Durga Puja Festival
The ten day long Durga Puja Festival rituals are wholly dedicated to the mighty and supreme Goddess Durga. The destructive spree of Maa Durga leaves no evil behind. Riding on her divine chariot of Lion (traditionally called as Singho Vahan), she looks furious, yet charismatic. The festival is the symbol of inevitable triumph of virtuosity over vice. The time span of celebrations of the festival is viewed as Goddess Durga’s ascendancy on earth for that particular time. Soon after, she leaves for MountainKailash, where her husband dwells. The story is linked to the married daughters returning to their parent’s home along with their husbands in present times.
In Orissa, Durga Puja in Cuttack is famous for its unique flavor like desi Orchestra, Maa Durga wearingsilver and gold ornaments, Chandi Medha, Dussehra sweets. People from all parts of Orissa are coming to visit this festival at Cuttack.
Durga Puja 2011 Dates
Maha Saptami – October 3
Maha Astami – October 4
Maha Nabami – October 5
Maha Dasami – October 6 (Dussehra)
Maha Astami – October 4
Maha Nabami – October 5
Maha Dasami – October 6 (Dussehra)
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