India is the country of dynamic culture, religions, and every member of the INDIAN FAMILY celebrates all the festivals regardless of their castes and religions. India is also known as the country of festivals. Every festival is celebrated wholehearted throughout the year. Every festival has its own faith and history . Every festival is unique in its way. And I proud myself as I live in India.





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 Durga Puja is a Hindu celebration of the Mother Goddess and the victory of the revered warrior Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. The festival honors the powerful female force (shakti) in the Universe. It's believed that the goddess comes to earth during the festival.

 

The dates of the festival are determined according to the lunar calendar. Durga Puja is celebrated during the last five days of Navaratri and Dussehra. In 2021, Durga Puja takes place from October 11-15.

Durga Puja is celebrated in West Bengal, particularly in the city of Kolkata. It's the biggest and most important occasion of the year there.

Bengali communities in other locations across India celebrate Durga Puja as well. Substantial Durga Puja festivities happen in both Mumbai and Delhi.



 In Delhi, head to Chittaranjan Park (Delhi's mini Kolkata), Minto Road, and also the city's oldest traditional Durga Puja on Alipur Road at Kashmere (Kashmiri) Gate. At Chittaranjan Park, the must-see pandals are Kali Bari (Kali Mandir), B Block, and the one near Market 2.



 In Mumbai, the Bengal Club holds a grand traditional Durga Puja at Shivaji Park in Dadar, which has been taking place there since the mid-1950s. A glamorous and hip Durga Puja happens at Lokhandwala Garden in Andheri West. Many celebrity guests attend. For an all-out Bollywood extravaganza, don't miss the North Bombay Durga Puja. In addition, there are two Durga Pujas in Powai. The Bengal Welfare Association holds a traditional one, while the Spandan Foundation highlights social issues. The Ramakrishna Mission in Khar conducts an interesting Kumari Puja, where a young girl is dressed up and worshiped as Goddess Durga, on Asthami.



 Durga Puja is popular in Assam and Tripura (in North East India), and Odisha as well. Head to Bhubaneshwar and Cuttack in Odisha to see Durga idols decorated with intricate silver and gold filigree work, which is a local specialty. It's absolutely spectacular and totally worth getting off the beaten track for!



Also in Odisha, the Durga Puja festival is celebrated as Gosani Yatra in Puri. Unique clay idols of a fiery-eyed Goddess Durga attacking buffalo demon Mahishasura are displayed and worshiped during the festival. This lesser-known celebration has been taking place since the 11th century. Some of the idols reach 20 feet tall.


  • Diwali: The Grand Festival Of Lights (4 November, Thursday)
  • Holi: The Vibrant Festival Of Colours (29th March, Monday)
  • Dussehra: Witness The Triumph Of Good Over Evil (15th October, Friday)
  • Navaratri: The Nine Days Of Fasting, Faith, & Devotion (7th Oct to 14th Oct)
  • Durga Puja: Of Prosperity, Goodness, And Devotion ( Begins On 15th October, Friday)
  • Krishna Janmashthami: The Birth Of The Mighty & Mischievous (30th August, Monday)
  • Ganesh Chaturthi: Eleven Days Of Pampering Lord Ganesh  (10th September, Friday)
  • Gurpurab: Religious Processions & Peaceful Hymns (19th November, Friday)
  • Raksha Bandhan: Strengthening The Bond Of Kinship (22nd August, Sunday)
  • Eid-Ul-Fitr: Sumptuous Buffets & Sweet Festivities (13th May, Thursday)
  • Bihu: Dance, Music, And Laughter (Begins on 13th April, Tuesday)
  • Hemis: Soothing Chants And Colorful Costumes (Begins on 30th June, Wednesday)
  • Onam: Welcoming The Mighty Mahabali (Begins on 23rd August, Monday)
  • Pongal: Rich Rangolis And Sweet Savories (Begins on 17th January, Sunday)

 

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