Durga Puja Celebrations Begin in West Bengal
Mamata Banerjee Inaugurates Festivities
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee inaugurated the Durga Puja celebrations at Jodhpur Park, Kolkata. She extended her best wishes for everyone’s well-being and emphasized the importance of unity among all religions, castes, and languages. Banerjee encouraged people to take care of each other during the puja and stay with their families.
Reflections and Creativity
Banerjee shared her connection with the local community and the challenges she has faced. She praised Jodhpur Park for its creativity and innovation during the festivities, while advising caution during celebrations.
Mahalaya Celebrations in Assam
In Jorhat, Assam, thousands gathered to celebrate Mahalaya, marking the start of Durga Puja. Devotees paid homage to ancestors, recited hymns, and participated in rituals. Mahalaya coincides with the final day of Pitru Paksha and Amavasya, as preparations for the 10-day festival honoring Goddess Durga began.
About Durga Puja
Durga Puja, or Durgotsava, is a major Hindu festival celebrating the triumph of good over evil, as Goddess Durga defeated the demon Mahishasura. The festival lasts 10 days, with main celebrations during the last four days.
Doubts Revealed
Mamata Banerjee -: Mamata Banerjee is the Chief Minister of West Bengal, a state in India. She is a political leader and the head of the Trinamool Congress party.
Durga Puja -: Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated mainly in West Bengal and other parts of India. It honors the goddess Durga’s victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
Jodhpur Park -: Jodhpur Park is a neighborhood in Kolkata, the capital city of West Bengal. It is known for its vibrant Durga Puja celebrations.
Mahalaya -: Mahalaya is an important day that marks the beginning of the Durga Puja festival. It involves rituals and hymns to invite Goddess Durga to earth.
Mahishasura -: Mahishasura is a demon in Hindu mythology who was defeated by Goddess Durga. His defeat is celebrated during Durga Puja as a symbol of the victory of good over evil.
