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10 lines on Durga Puja

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Durga Puja is one of the most significant and widely celebrated festivals across India. It celebrates Maa Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.

myNachiketa delightedly presents 10 lines on Durga Puja highlighting its spiritual and cultural significance.

  1. Durga Puja is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated with great enthusiasm across India. It marks the victory of Maa Durga over the demon Mahishasur.


  2. Durga Puja generally falls in the month of September or October. The festival begins on Shashti (sixth day) on which the idol of Maa Durga is welcomed and placed in the pandal and continues till Dashami (tenth day).


  3. In North and West India, the festival is celebrated as Navratri, where the nine forms of Maa Durga are worshipped.


  4. Pandals, or temporary structures, are built to place beautifully crafted idols of Devi Durga. These pandals range from traditional to innovative themes, often showcasing ultra-modern issues or historical stories.


  5. Eighth day, called Durgashtami is the main day of celebration. People dress in traditional attire and participate in dance, music, and art performances. Dhak (drums) are played during the festival, enhancing the festive atmosphere. The Dhunuchi dance is one of the most captivating and energetic aspects of Durga Puja celebrations. This traditional dance is performed during the aarti (ritual worship) of Maa Durga.


  6. Special food, called bhog, is offered to Maa Durga and shared among devotees. Traditional rituals like pushpanjali (flower offerings) are performed to honour the Devi.


  7. Communities come together to visit various pandals and admire their unique decorations and themes. The festival fosters a strong sense of unity and togetherness among families and friends.


  8. This festival is celebrated all over India, however in West Bengal Durga Puja is celebrated with lots of enthusiasm and fun.


  9. Maa Durga is worshipped for power, wisdom, and prosperity. This festival is a celebration of life, culture, and the values we hold. It reminds us to always stand up against evil, to admire our traditions, and to embrace the spirit of unity.


  10. The celebration concludes with Vijayadashami when the idols of Maa Durga are immersed in water. The immersion symbolizes Maa Durga's return to her abode, marking the end of the festival.

 
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