Durga Puja, a significant Hindu festival, commemorates the triumph of the goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura.
Spanning five blissful days, this festival unfolds its grandeur from the sixth day of the Hindu lunar month of Ashvin.
Durga Puja 2023 will be celebrated in 2023 from October 20 to October 24.
The first day known as Mahalaya serves as a momentous occasion for offering prayers to our ancestors. It is a time of reverence and gratitude, setting the tone for the sacred festivities to come.
Shashthi: Second auspicious day marks the arrival of the divine presence, evoking devotion and anticipation among worshipper
The following day, Maha Saptami, the goddess is worshipped amidst great fanfare and enthusiasm. Devotees offer their prayers, seeking blessings and divine grace.
Maha Ashtami, the fourth day, witnesses the ceremonial bathing and adornment of the goddess. Devotees embrace this day with engaging rituals and elaborate celebrations, rejoicing in the divine radiance.
On the sacred day of Maha Navami, devotees observe fasting, remaining devoted to the goddess, and beseeching her blessings. This day symbolizes profound introspection and spiritual connection.
Vijayadashami, the sixth day, the idols of the goddess are immersed in rivers or lakes, bidding farewell amidst exuberant processions. This day signifies the triumph of good over evil, leaving devotees with a sense of fulfillment and gratitude.