Durga Ashtami and Navami are the two most auspicious dates during the nine-day Hindu festival of Navratri. Know their significance.

Apart from its profound religious value, Durga Puja joins millions of believers, especially in India, nurturing a cultural and spiritual gathering that marks the triumph of virtue over evil.

Discover the dates, rituals, significance, and celebration of Durga Puja 2024, marking the victory of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura

The final day marks the return of Goddess Durga to her celestial abode. It is on this day that the immersion ceremony takes place. According to rituals, the idols of Goddess Durga are brought to a river or sea with grand processions and then immersed in it.

Har aurat mei durga hai,” and this is why we try to replicate the features and figure of an actual woman while making the idol, said Biswajit Haldar, a 24-year-old idol maker.

The festive season in India has begun, and the celebrations are unstoppable. Adults and children alike are filled with joy, and the festive spirit resonates throughout the country. This year, Durga Puja starts on October 8 and concludes on October 13.