दुर्गा पूजा Significance & Spiritual Meaning
दुर्गा पूजा — बंगालचा सर्वांत मोठा सण; आश्विन शुक्ल षष्ठीपासून दशमीपर्यंत पाच दिवस. महिषासुरमर्दिनी दुर्गेच्या मूर्तीची पंडालमध्ये स्थापना; षष्ठी (बोधन), सप्तमी (नवपत्रिका प्रवेश), अष्टमी (संधी पूजा), नवमी (हवन), दशमी (विसर्जन व सिंदूर खेळा). महाराष्ट्रात तितक्या मोठ्या प्रमाणावर साजरी होत नसली तरी महानगरांत बंगाली समाजाद्वारे भव्य पंडाल; मुंबई, पुणे, नागपूरमध्ये विशेष.
दुर्गा पूजा Mythology & Legend
According to the Markandeya Purana, Durga was created by the combined energy of the gods to slay Mahishasura. She fought for nine days and killed him on the tenth (Vijayadashami). The festival also marks Durga's annual visit to her parental home with her children.
दुर्गा पूजा 2027 Puja Rituals & Vidhi
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.
- From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).
- Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.
- On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
दुर्गा पूजा Mantras in Sanskrit
ॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः
oṃ duṃ durgāyai namaḥ
Salutations to Durga
दुर्गा पूजा Traditional Foods & Prasad
- ●Bhog
- ●Khichuri
- ●Labra
- ●Payesh
- ●Mishti
दुर्गा पूजा Regional Celebrations across India
West Bengal(দুর্গাপূজা)
Pandals, pushpanjali, Sindoor Khela
Odisha(ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା)
Similar, with Odia traditions
Tripura(দুর্গাপূজা)
Bengali-style puja
दुर्गा पूजा Do's & Don't's
Do's
- ✓Visit pandals
- ✓Offer pushpanjali
- ✓Participate in Sindoor Khela
- ✓Respect the idol
Don'ts
- ✗Do not touch the idol without permission
- ✗Avoid inappropriate behaviour
- ✗Do not litter
दुर्गा पूजा — Frequently Asked Questions
- What is दुर्गा पूजा?
- दुर्गा पूजा — बंगालचा सर्वांत मोठा सण; आश्विन शुक्ल षष्ठीपासून दशमीपर्यंत पाच दिवस.
- When is दुर्गा पूजा 2027?
- In 2027, दुर्गा पूजा falls on बुधवार, ७ एप्रिल, २०२७.
- What are the दुर्गा पूजा puja rituals?
- On Mahalaya, listen to Chandi path or Mahishasura Mardini; invoke the goddess.; From Saptami to Navami, visit pandals and offer pushpanjali (flowers).; Perform aarti and enjoy cultural programmes; wear new clothes each day.; On Dashami, perform Sindoor Khela (vermillion play) and bid farewell (Visarjan).
- What to eat on दुर्गा पूजा?
- Bhog, Khichuri, Labra, Payesh, Mishti
- What should you do on दुर्गा पूजा?
- Visit pandals; Offer pushpanjali; Participate in Sindoor Khela
- What should you avoid on दुर्गा पूजा?
- Do not touch the idol without permission; Avoid inappropriate behaviour; Do not litter
- Which deity is worshipped on दुर्गा पूजा?
- दुर्गा पूजा is dedicated to दुर्गा.