Celebration of durga puja 150 words
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Durga puja is a Hindu festival celebrating the power of Goddess Durga and her victory over the demon Mahishasura. It is one of the most popular festivals of India. The festival has religious as well as cultural significance. The festival of Durga puja is observed for a span of nine days.
Many devotees observe fast for complete nine days and perform veneration of the goddess. The last four days of the festival are of much importance. However, the duration of the festival differs from place to place. Some places it is celebrated for seven days, some places for nine while in the other places for complete ten days.
Large idols of Goddess are erected in large pandals for nine days. People visit and worship the goddess. On the tenth day, the idols are taken out for immersion in lakes, ponds, etc amid a procession.