Dashami is the last day of Durga Puja when a tearful farewell is offered to the deity. In Bangladesh, Goddess Durga is worshipped in the form of Aparajita on the day. It is followed by Maha Arati which marks the end of the important rituals and prayers during Durga Puja. After a shital bhog of ...

Maha Navami is observed on the ninth day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) of Ashwin month. The day begins after the end of the Sandhi puja. Mahanavami is also the penultimate day of Durga Puja. Maha Navami rituals are the final rituals associated with Durga Puja. 'Maha Arti' is considered a ...

Durga Ashtami Puja is observed in many parts of India mainly in Bengal, Orissa, Jharkhand, and other eastern parts of India. The day is considered significant as life is "breathed" into the idol of Durga by priests who perform elaborate rituals amidst chanting of religious verses. The devotees of Goddess Durga start the celebrations on ...