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 How many days is Durga Puja held in Bengal?

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Generally, Durga Puja is for 4 days. Due to tithi, the number of days can be shorter. Tithi is a time determined by a planetary system.  The date can change but not tithi.

Durga Puja date 2024, Kolkata and Bengali Durga Puja, Wednesday, 9th October 2024 to 13th Oct 2024

Durga Puja2024  date, Mahalaya, 2nd October, Wednesday

Durga Puja2024  date, Sasthi date,  7.32 AM    (tithi), 9th October, Amantran And Adhibash

Durga Puja2024,Saptami date, 7.25 A. M. 10th October 

Durga Puja2024,Astami date,6.48A.M   11th October

Durga Puja2024, MahaNavami  date, 5.44  A.M  12th October, Saturday

Durga Puja2024, Dashami date, 12th October, Saturday at the end of the night. 

What is the Goddess  of Durga? 

Durga Puja is a festival of Power of origin. Sanatani Hindu Civilization celebrates the festival for peace and love. She is the power who wins over the devil. Since thousands of years ago, devotees are celebrating the day.  Lifestyle and wellness are found in the society. Spiritual spirituality develops in people's minds centering the Maadurga. 

Durga Maa

The festival has a spiritual, social and financial impact. People live in unlimited internal and external joy. Spiritual welness is a holistic integration of life. Goods for emotional wellness.Maa Durga take care of our social and family feelings. Durga Puja is not a random events but promotes a active spiritual lifestyle. 

Maadurga

Durga symbolizes positive power to destroy evil power. 

Madurga and Durga mean power of origin. Madurga means Addyashakiti. Addya means origin and beginning. Shakti means power. Now Addyashakti means power of origin. 

Power of origin

Puja means respect and paying tribute to God and Goddes. In Hinduism, Puja means respect supported by rituals. Mantra is the prayer to God.  Hindu beliefs are not limited to the following stanza but this stanza forces you to think of the unlimited or infinite.

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 The stanza is, 

"Akashat Pattitang Touang  Ghacchiti Sagaram,

Sarvadevea Namaskaram Prati Ghachhati Keshabam" 

(Dropped Rain goes to the sea wherever it drops, and then Namaskaram to anywhere, in the name of Him, goes to Him. Keshaba means God)

 The Ramayana and the Ramayana:

Maa

According to Mythology, Rama started Durga Puja as an Akaol Bhodhan to win the Battle against Ravana. Rama tried to empower himself with that Puja.  Ravana abducted Ma Sita and became Rama's enemy.  One day, he called  Jambovan and asked him to do everything to perform Puja.
Jamboban was one of the cavemen associated with him to rescue Ma Sita. He said to Rama, " How would it be possible in this forest? Who would be the Purohit? There is no priest with us ".

"Before going to the war, I wished to pay tribute to Ma Durga ". Rama  said  to Jamboban .

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Jamboban said to him, "I can remember a Bhrammin who will be fit for this ritual". 

Lord Rama said to him, "Who is that Bhrammin"?.

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Jammoban told him, " Ravana is the Bhrammin. He is a man of knowledge and wisdom. He possesses all qualities of Bhrammin . But he is a great enemy of you".

But Rama was determined to perform puja. 

Devi Durga

Lord Rama permitted Jamboban to meet Ravana. 

Ravana was a grandson of Jamboban. But he was an almighty king. Ravana always followed the devil principle. He was the king of Sri Lanka. 

Listening to the proposal, he accepted it. The day before the war he completed the rituals. 

Idol face 

 Getting the proposal, Ravana answered positively and promised to do all things on behalf of his enemy client. Even he promised that he would go with Sita to perform the Puja. A married man cannot perform Puja without his wife. Lord Rama was a married man. He had gone to Rama with abducted Sita. And returned to Sri Lanka with her. In Hindu civilisation, war was limited to the battlefield not to other places. Promise and words were more important than life in Hindu civilization. 

Through  Akaol Bhodhan, Rama started the Durga puja. For thousands of years, Hindus celebrated the day.  Bengal largely celebrated the day.  But it was banned by Muslim rulers. 

Maadurga

Clive won the battle of Pallassi. He permitted Hindus to celebrate the day. In his presence, the King of Krishna Nagar celebrated the day. It is the new beginning of Durgapuja. Durga Puja was banned by the Muslim ruler. 

Madurga is the symbol of origin and infinite. Ananta means infinite. 

Virgin Mother

 

Mythology And Mythology,

She used to come to his parent's house with his daughters and sons. Shri Ganesh and Shri  Kartikya are her sons. Shri Lakshmi and Shri Saraswati are her daughters. On the the soil of Bangabhoomi Maaduga comes with her entire family to celebrate the days with all her devotees. Maadurgama and Maadurgama teach us to be united in forming a strong society. She killed the Devil Mahishasura. Mahishasura conquered the world with his unlimited devil power. The world became a war  and killing field. Nobody knows how to fight the Mahishaasur a. 

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 Who is Lord  Shiva to Durga?, Who is the husband of      Maadurga? 

Lord Shiva God of all destruction. Lord Shiva is her husband. Saraswati is the God of knowledge and wisdom. Lakhsi goddess of wealth. Shri Ganesh represents the beginning and removal of obstacles. Shri Kartikya represents beauty and bravery. All of these God and Goddes are his family members. 

What is the Durga the God of? 

In Purana, she was called Devi  Katyani and also Durgotinashini. By killing Mahisasura she established the victory of good over evil. 

Family connectivity increases at this time. People take a rest in their houses. Children are happy at this festival. Guardian didn't ask them to read. They go to the pandal to enjoy the festival. Duga puja is a spiritual festival. They prayed to Durgama for their bright spiritual future. No hatred, peace and love is the basis of those days. 

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Social Dimension and Social connectivity level increases. This has a social impact on Hindu Society. The Madurga attract gatherings where all the family members and neighbours, from different casts of creeds Bhrammin, Kshatriya, Vaisya, and Shudra all together in one place, the heart feels unity, joy and devotion. 

Hinduism asks you to abandon the greed, jealousy and evil mindset. People are praying for her to become a peaceful and loveable man. It is a practice of spirituality abandoning all sensory organs including sex. 

Mahavogh

The letter of the word Durga and Durga has a meaning. 

"D" Means destruction of the devil. 

"U"  Means removal of all evils. 

"R"  Means is cure. 

from all diseases

"A" Is the destroyer of all grief, sorrow and enemies. 

Avatar and Avatar: Navadurga: Navaratri:

Dashomahavidya means the transformation of power in different forms. She appears at different 10 forms. Durga's name is given below 

1) Kali

2) Tara

3)Shoroshi( Tripura Sundari) 

4) Bhubaneswari

5) Bhairavi

6)Chinnamasta

7) Kamlaskhika

8) Dhumabati

9) Baglamukhi

10)Matangi

The most powerful weapon of Maa Durga is Agni. It was her power by which Durga cut down the illusion created by Mahisasura. She got her arms from the following power:

Lord Shiva gave her a trident, i.e., Trishul. 

Lord Bishnu has given her Sudarshan chakra. 

Lord Varun gave her a Conch and nose. 

Lord Agani gave her a spear. 

Lord Vaiu gave her a Bow And Arrow. 

Lord Indra gave her a thunderbolt. 

Lord Yama gave her a sword and Shield. 

Lord Viswa Karma gave her an Axe and Armour and the Lord of the mountain gave her the ferocious lion. Receiving all arms she became Rudramurti. Rudramirti means dangerous and angriest. 

She killed Mahisasura on the day of Dashami. Killing Mahisasura, Agni became calm and the world became peaceful. People meet each other to celebrate the day of  Dashami.

 Durga Puja starts from Rathayatra to Jitaasaptami

Phase of Durga Puja

1  Bhodhan

 2. Adhibhas

3. Saptami

4.  Astami

5.Nabami

And  6. Dashami.

In Autumn, the auspicious day comes. The Puja ritual starts with of bathing a banana tree. The ritual is called  Naba Patrika. 

Offering lotus, fasting and Pushpanjali only depicted pure lovable emotions. People did not talk wrong in those days. People did not go to recover a debt. Even the police did not go to arrest the criminal. 

Suklopaksha Dwitiya, it is the day of Rathajatra when devotees take permission from God  Jagannath. Jagannath is the father of the universe. Devotees seek permission from Him through rituals to perform Durga Puja. 

Then devotees celebrate Kathamo ( Structure) puja to build an idol. It is held on the day of Shravan ( July August). In the month of Shravan, all work is completed except the head and small details of the body. Head and other small details should be completed in the month of Aswin ( September to October) . 

Some pujas started from the day of Krisna Pokkho Nabami. 

Jittastami is an integral part of the rituals. After this Mahalaya comes with great news of the festival. In Mahalaya, Chandi path  begins. Chandi Path means reciting Mantra from the book of Chandi. It is the book where the description of 108 forms of Durga has been given. 

 108 lamps. 

After this come  Choksudhaan. Choksudhaan means eyes are bestowed on the idols. 

Maa Durga is another form of earth. In Pratipada, the devotees planted Pancha Saysya. The following Pancha Saysyas are planted on the day of Pratipada. 

* Paddy( Rice) grain

* Mung Gram green

* Til ( Sesame seeds) 

*Maskali (Leguminous Seeds) 

*Job (Millet ) 

 After this, life is given to the idol. Sandalwood paste is given into the head with great devotion and dedication. 

After this Bodhan Puja started. Purohit started Bodhan puja under a woodapple tree. And an offering is made of the following things:

1) Ganges Clay

2) Sandal paste

3) Dhan and Durba (Paddy and special type of grass) 

4) Durba

5) Curd

6) Sindoor

7) Conch Shell

8) Rice paste

Finally, we lit the lamp, and we started Shasti Puja by offering Turmeric and Dahi under the wood apple tree.  Dhak and Dhaki ( Drum and Drum beater )is the essential parts of the Puja. 

The Amantran ( invitation) and Adhibash  Baran dala celebration started. Amantran is an invitation to Maa Durga to arrive and Adhibhas is Baran dala or reception of Maa Durga. And offering 21 essentials consisting of the following:

Ganges Clay, Sindoor, Conch Shells, Ghee, Ground rice, curd, bananas, essence, flowers, Durba, Garland, Panchya Sasya etc.

Barandalla consists of Borron Kullo with five other essentials,  four Ghats ( Pot )made of earthen covered with Gamcha ( cotton Cloth ). We tied Raskha Kavach ( Protection Guard) to Maadurga to pacify his power.  Chandi's path continued up to Navami.

Nava patrika has a greater role in Durga puja . It is believed that Navapatrika is a combination of  5 plants. These are  Rambha ( Banana tree ) Kochu ( Taro or Arum ), Holud ( Turmeric ), Jayanti, Bel ( Wood Apple), Dhalim ( Pomegranate), Ashok, Dhan (Paddy) and Man Kouchu ( Arum ). Two earthen Pots are kept on two sides of the Navapatrika. One pot represents Ganesh and the other is Maa Durga. Bathing Navapatrika is completed by the water of the seven rivers. Navapatrika is decorated with new clothes, Sindoor and Sandalwood paste and placed in a wooden Patra by the side of the Ganesh.  

Nabapatrika

A ritual is followed after this, and the Mrinmoy Goddess is converted to a Chinmoyaee formation. It means life has been given to the idol by following the ritual and mantra  

Mantra. In conclusion, the third eye is painted. It is believed that the Goddess's divinity and power come after this. Purohit offers Sindoor, sandalwood paste and various other things followed the offerings. 

Then rituals of Chalcitra begin.  All goddesses like Bhramma, Vishnu and Maheswara are painted in Chalchitra. Also, the Painting of Mahavidya takes place in  Chalchitra. Mahavidya means the transformation of power in different formations and Chalchitra describes it to us.

Ashastimi is a great day for Hindus. Chaturshashthi yogini puja is held in Nine Ghats with special flags on this day.   Nine Ghats means nine planets in the  Solar system.  People Pay respect to the universe. 

 In Navami, Sandhi Puja starts with respect and honour. In this, Maadurga appears as like MaaChandi. On this day people lit 108  earthen lamps in the name of Maadurga. The 108 lamps represent her 108 names. Puja for controlling undesirable ambition and mind. As a symbol of that,  Purohit sacrifices Sugarcane, Banana and Chalkummro. It is called Ripu Boli ( Sacrifice of undesirable sensory system ).

 In Navami Puja , some Puja Pandal or Asram performed Kumari Puja . Kumari Puja is the Puja of Virgin Girl . It is a practice to know the woman as a mother. Worshipping a virgin girl as a Goddess is a unique one. Ardharatri Puja is also performed at the midnight of Navami to resist the epidemic and diseases.   On the day of Navami, Ygaya was followed to receive the blessing of the almighty. 

Uludhani,  Shankha Dhani and the burning of  Dhuna are the essential part of the Puja. Durba, Paddy, Tulasi, Wood apple leaves, Mango leaves and Flower are used in Puja. Sandalwood paste, Curd, Sindoor,  Ganga clay, Earthen lamp, Ghat, Banana Tree, Gamcha, and New Cloth are also used in Puja. 

In the evening of Navami, Maha Arati takes place with Pancha Pradwip. Pancha Pradwip represents lord Ganesha, lord Siva, Lord Narayana (Krishna), Lord Surya and Goddess Durga. Maa Durga arati starts with conch shell water, whipping her feet with Gamcha and finally offering flowers at  her feet 

In Dasahami, the devotees offered Prasadi or Naibaydya consisting of Chira, Khoie, Doi, Panta Bhat, and Kachur sak are farewell  Prasadi. It is the ending Day of Puja. 

 After this married women pray to Maadurga for their well-being and also for family.

 Some families observed the day as a daughter's day. The daughter came to the parents' house and at the end of the three days, she returned to the house.

 Last of the day married women play Sindur Khela. It is a very beautiful ritual for women.

Play of Sindoor

The last day is called  Dashami. On the day of Dashami, the idol was thrown into the river with Nabapatrika. People go to the bank of the river beating Dhaks. Dhaks means Drum. 

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 Social dimension and social connectivity Social impact: Maadurga Puja is a festival to unite Hindu society disregarding caste and creed.  They take four days to rest in the house. Everyone is in a festive mood. Nobody speaks bad words to anybody. Smiling faces are found everywhere in the society. Everyone poor or rich, is dressed in new dress. 

 People come to the Pandal with great respect. Some Puja Pandal feeds the people with great respect. 

Family connectivity levels also increase. In the evening family members with their family goes from Pandal to Pandal. Enjoy the artistic views of the idol and Pandal.  Every one of the family came together and enjoyed the day.  Every family takes better food and clothes. 

 Economic and financial aspects of the Festival: Our wiseman(Rishi )  was aware of the financial life of the society. Durga Puja has great economic importance in the society. 

 Lakhs of people work in the Pandal, Labour for electricity, and Artists are called to decorate the Pandal. Pandal becomes heavenly by decoration. 

 Artisans and craftsmen are called to beautify the Pandal. Every Pandal has a drum team consisting of at least three members in the team. More than one lakh dhaki worked during Puja time in Bengal. Every year, there are more than 23000+ Durga Puja Pandals perform Durga Puja in  West Bengal. 

People eat better food and wear new clothes to celebrate the day. Demand for industrial goods increases. People distribute tons of food to the people. Many people get their Jobs through Puja. 

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