Durga Ashtami festival will be celebrated on 13 October 2021. It is believed that Mahisasuramardini was the Annihilator of the Buffalo Demon. It is said that on the day of Durga Ashtami, Maa Durga killed evil demon Mahishasura. On the day of Durga Puja, people celebrate the festival and feast. But this occasion is much more than just this. It is about the triumph of goodness over all the wrong things. Goddess Durga is the almighty savior for all her devotees.
According to Hindu mythological story, Goddess Durga defeated evil demon Mahishasura and since then this festival is celebrated in India. Durga Puja is celebrated from sixth day till the tenth day of Navratri. Mahashtami also known as Maha Durgashtami, is one of the most important days of Durga Puja . On this day Goddess Durga is been worshipped as Mahisasuramardini which means the Annihilator of the Buffalo Demon. It is said that on this day Maa Durga killed evil demon Mahishasura. Maha Ashtami festival begins with Mahasnan and Shodashopachar Puja which is quite similar to Maha Saptami Puja.
Kolkata (India) one of the best places to visit during Durga Puja as this occasion turns the place into a different city. Durga Puja marks the victory of Goddess Durga over evil demon Mahishasura. On the last day of Navratri, devotees immerse the idol of Goddess Durga in the sacred water body on the evening of Dashami. This ritual symbolizes that Mother Goddess descends to the Earth on Shashti, on the sixth day and returns to her abode on Dashami. One can say that Durga Puja is not just a festival but a big social event where socializing and catch up plans are made.
On Durga Puja 2021, we have shared a list of messages that you could send to your loved ones. Happy Durga Puja to all out there and hope you enjoy it with gifts, hugs, love, sweets and lots of blessings from Goddess Durga.-india.com
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