When is durga puja in 2017

On this festival, Goddess Durga is worshipped and on the day of Vijayadashami, the idol is immersed in the natural water body. Durga Puja is celebrated to memorialize the victory of good over evil.

This year, Durga Puja will once again change the sight of Bengal. Read on Goddess Durga is the epitome of women power and motherhood. Durga Puja is the time when we worship Goddess Durga as the power which created the universe, Maa Durga is taking care as a protector and if annoyed, becomes the destructor. Durga Puja is celebrated across the country, but the real celebrations can be witnessed in Bengal, specially in Kolkata. Durga Puja will witness the celebration throughout the country, but especially in Kolkata.

We, at AstroSage, will make sure that you have the complete information about the festival and what you all should look forward to the coming Durga Puja festival. The duration and exact dates of Durga Puja are decided as per the Hindu Calendar. Several rituals are performed during the ten spiritual days of celebrations. But the last five days - Maha Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami are the days that are celebrated with a lot of enthusiasm, zeal and festivity across the country, especially in Kolkata and also around the globe.

Before the event of Durga Puja, another important day as per the Hindu mythology exists. This day is known as Mahalaya. On this day, Maa Durga is invited to come home that is planet earth. Durga Puja is commemorated to remember Maa Shakti in her full glory and power and is especially celebrated with full ardour and fun in the state of West Bengal.

Durga Puja is not just a festival for people in West Bengal and Bengalis in general. It is more than rituals and traditions, as the City of Joy indeed erupts in joy welcoming and worshipping Goddess Durga during the festival. Norovirus outbreak in Kerala: How contagious is it? Symptoms, treatment, all you need to know. For Daily Alerts. Just In 7 min ago Viral video: year-old man rescued by Chennai woman cop, dies at hospital 19 min ago All those raising slogan of 'Jai Shri Ram' not sages: Rashid Alvi 25 min ago Explosion hits Afghanistan mosque during Friday prayers, at least 12 wounded.

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Durga Puja, one of the most popular festivals in West Bengal, celebrates victory of good over evil. Share Via. Get our Daily News Capsule Subscribe.

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