Durga Puja
Navratri Preparation As the Navratri festival gets closer, people start preparing for this holy festival. Markets are decorated with goddess Durga idols, Chunri, goddess Durga prayer books, photos and banners and other puja materials. The home is well-cleaned. The temple on the home is refurbished and decorated with LED lights and a bulb. The idols…
On the Ashtami and Navami Tithi of Navratri, Kanya Puja is performed in homes and temples. After Navratri, Kanya Puja is considered to be of special importance. There is a provision to worship Maa Mahagauri and Siddhidatri on the Ashtami and Navami dates of Navratri. On these dates, girls are invited to their homes and…
During Durga Puja, Kolkata transforms into a veritable ‘fiesta.’ While bouncing from pandal to pandal is the main attraction, don’t miss these other culturally rich activities. If you are thinking about planning your trip to Kolkata, then the perfect time is during Durga Puja Celebration in September-October. Introduction When Bengal’s most celebrated festival, Durga Puja,…
