From the sixth day of Navratri, the festival of Durga Puja is celebrated with a lot of pomp. People perform a lot fo prayers, and dance around the idol of the Goddess to get her blessings. Young girls ...

Known as Durga Puja or Durgotsavaor Sharadotsav among Bengalis, it is one of the most popular annual Hindu festivals and the biggest celebration for the community.

Devotees conduct a small puja or prayer ceremony dedicated to Goddess Durga on this day. The puja involves chanting hymns, reciting mantras, and offering flowers, incense, and lighted diyas to the ...

Durga Puja celebrations in Canada vary in scale and ... Volunteers sing Rabindrasangeet and children perform skits, dance drama, and even poetry recitations during the cultural show.

the Durga Puja. Bettany: The festival celebrates the birth of the goddess Durga and her epic battle with the evil demon king. This famous story was first recorded in the 5th or 6th centuries AD in ...