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Durga, The invinsible Goddess, mounted on a lion, residing in the cool folds of the Himalayas and the
warmth of the love of her husband Lord Shiva, is worshipped as their daughter in every Bengali
household. She comes to her fathers house once a year, riding amongst the autumn clouds and
walking through the carpeted horizons of “Shiyuli Phul”. The story of Durga dates back to centuries,
when the world was being tormented by the evil Demon “Mahishasura” -“Mahish”-buffalo “asura”-
demon. He was a pious demon who had contented Lord Brahma with his penances for years and thus
he receivbed boons from him. Mahishshasura had wanted the boon of being invincible, but being a
demon, he was not granted this, instead he was given the boon that he will be able to change his form
to any animal or human he wanted to and secondly, he will be invincible by any man. Getting these 2
boons the Demon King started tormenting the Universe. |
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Durga puja a social festival of the Hindus. The festival of Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya, in Aswin.
Prayers are offered to their ancestors at the river banks, a ritual called Tarpan. The inauguration of the
Goddess idol starts on Mahashasthi. The main puja is for three days - Mahasaptami, Mahaastami,
Mahanavami. The puja rituals are long and very detailed and complicated. Three days of Mantras and
Shlokas and Arati and offerings – the whole atmosphere is filled up with a festive mood.
Meaning Of DurgaDurga is perhaps the most widely worshiped deity of Shakti. Maa Durga's divine
characterization include entire Devibhagavatham is dedicated to her. Durga means one who is difficult
to approach. |
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