Durga Puja 2024: One of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the sr of ththe mortal world and end with her farewell on October 13, Sunday.
Durga Puja 2024: Traditions and rituals
'Bodhan' on 6th Day: The Bodhan ceremony is performed on the evening of the sixth day to officially mark the beginning of the Durga Puja festivities. The ritual serves as a welcome for Goddess Durga, where the priest ties a mirror to a Bilva tree (Bel tree). Through this mirror, the idol of Goddess Durga is reflected.
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Maha Saptami: Maha Saptami marks the beginning of the main puja rituals. A banana tree, known as ‘Nabapatrika,’ is bathed in the holy water of a river or pond and is dressed in a traditional saree.
Maha Ashtami: This day is considered the most significant day of Durga Puja, as Goddess Durga is believed to have finally destroyed the demon, putting an end to the ordeals of the Gods. The destruction of Mahishasura also symbolises the triumph of good over evil.Durga Puja 2024: One of the most revered festivals in Hinduism, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the shape-shifting demon Mahishasura. Consequently, the Goddess is also called ‘Mahishasurmardini,’ meaning the destroyer of the demon.
For 2024, the five-day celebrations would commence from Tuesday, October 8, starting with Goddess Durga's welcome to the mortal world and end with her farewell on October 13, Sunday.
Durga Puja 2024: The festival this year spans from October 8 to 13, with rituals such as Bodhan, Maha Saptami and others. Read to know more.