essay on Durga Puja in 50 words
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durga puja is also called durgotsava
it is hindu festival
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Durga Puja is one of the major Hindu festivals celebrated in the Indian sub-continent. It is celebrated with reverence to Goddess Durga, one of the most revered Hindu Deities. Hindus worship Durga as the Goddess of power and slayer of evil forces. The festival is observed in the Gregorian calendar months of September or October. Pandals (marquees) are erected at several locations in which a life size statue of Goddess Durga is installed for the devotees to venerate.
It is the famous festival in the most places, such as West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, and Manipur. It celebrated due to the month of Ashwin i.e. October. Durga Puja is one of the most famous festivals celebrated in West Bengal and particularly in Kolkata.
According to the Hindu Mythology, Goddess Durga emerged from the collective energy of all Gods as an embodiment of Shakti or divine feminine power, to destroy demon Mahishasura; who was blessed to not be defeated by any man or god. The name Durga in Sanskrit means 'the impenetrable'; she exists in a state of self-sufficiency and in ultimate power. This powerful form of Mother Goddess is highly revered in Kolkata which is why her return is celebrated with much grandeur and ceremonies.
The first day of this festival begins with Mahalaya, marking the beginning of the destruction of Evil. Following this, on the sixth day of the festival named as ‘Sasthi’, Goddess Durga is welcomed and celebration begins with the decoration of pandals with God statues. The tenth day of the festival is called ‘Vijaya Dashmi’, during this day devotees celebrate with drum beats, music and chants. On this day, statues kept in the pandals are carried to the river and the ocean, where they are immersed. This ritual denotes a form of bidding Good bye to God and Goddesses.
Each God and Goddesses are worshipped for various reasons, during this festival. Goddess Durga is considered to the Goddess of Strength and she rides a lion, holding ten different weapons in her ten hands. Goddess Lakshmi is considered to be the Goddess of Wealth and occupies the position to the side of Goddess Durga. Goddess Saraswati is considered to be the Goddess of Learning and Knowledge and also occupies the position in front of Goddess Durga. Lord Ganesha, is the Lord of Host and known to be riding the mouse. Lord Kartikeya, is the Lord of Heavenly forces and said to ride peacock.
Durga Puja is celebrated with different customs in different states. Since Hinduism is considered to be the flexible religion and allows people to follow numerous custom according to their tradition. In West Bengal, Durga Puja is held for a period of five days, during this time, many pandals are decorated in each area and the city is adorned with many festive lights. Including this, many musical chants, drums, etc. are also organised in this state. In Maharastra and Goa, this grand festival is celebrated by ‘Prabashi’ Bengalis, by setting up new mandals. In Tripura, Durga Puja is celebrated with pride and glory.
In some places, Durga Puja is celebrated twice a year, following the Hindu calender Ashvin and Chitra months. This festival time is considered to be the happiest time for all the people. Even though, the traditions and formalities change, it is considered one of grand festival, followed by the Hindu people.