Author: Vaishali Shah

Durga Puja is one of the most significant amongst all Indian festivals. It is particularly the prime festival of West Bengal. Durga Puja refers to all the six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashti, MahaSaptami, MahaAshtami, MahaNavami and Vijayadashami. The festival involves the worship of Shakti i.e. goddess Durga. Legend has it that Shakti or goddess Durga destroyed Mahishasura, a dreaded demon also known as the Buffalo Demon. Through years of intense prayers and worship, Mahishasura had got a boon from Lord Brahma that no power could kill him, thus making him invincible. However, Mahishasura was killed after a fierce…

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