Every festival in India is celebrated with great enthusiasm, and one of the most notable is Navratri. Although Navratri occurs four times a year, Chaitra Navratri and Sharad Navratri hold special significance. This year, Sharad Navratri begins on October 3 and continues until October 12.
The festival of Durga Puja takes place during Sharad Navratri, holding particular importance for the Bengali community around the world. This festival celebrates the homecoming of Goddess Durga, along with her children-Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesh, and Kartik. Also known as Durgotsav, it is a five-day festival starting on the sixth day of Sharad Navratri, known as Shashthi.
It then proceeds to Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and finally Vijayadashami. On the last day (Vijaya Dashami), devotees immerse the idols of Goddess Durga and her children in water. When Is Durga Puja 2024 This year, the Durga Puja celebration starts on October 9, 2024: Mahashashthi - October 9, 2024 Maha Saptami - October 10, 2024 Maha Ashtami - October 11, 2024 Mahanavami - October 12, 2024 Vijayadashami or Dussehra - October 12, 2024 (Source: www.
drikpanchang.com) Durga Puja 2024: Significance of Durga Puja Many stories surround Durga Puja, one of which is that Goddess Durga returns to her home during this time. This festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
According to religious beliefs, Durga fought the demon Mahishasura for nine days, ultimately defeating him on the Dashami of Ashwin Shukla Paksha..
