On the occasion of Ashtami, Maa Mahagauri is worshipped by the devotees of Goddess Durga. If you are celebrating this occasion, wishing your loved ones will make their day all the more blessed and merry.
By worshipping Maa Kushmanda, one can get rid of diseases and illnesses. The common belief is that she created the Brahmanda (Universe) with her divine smile that radiated energy. She has eight arms and is also known as Devi Ashta Bhuja.
Hindus look for opportunities to travel to various parts of the country on festive occasions to seek the almighty's blessings. Various temples in India are dedicated to Goddess Durga and her nine avatars and they see a swarm of people during the Navratri.
Navratri is the festival of Goddess Durga and her nine avatars as mentioned in Hindu mythology. It is essential to know what offerings to make on a particular day of this nine-night long festival so that the Goddess is pleased with your efforts and all your wishes come true.
According to news agency ANI, the three labourers who died were stuck inside a vacuum oxygen unit at steel plant.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed pride over Durga Puja's inclusion in UNESCO's list.
So far, police have arrested nearly 600 people from various parts of the country for inciting violence against the Hindus during the Durga Puja festivities.
Attacks on Hindu temples have intensified in Bangladesh since last Wednesday after an alleged blasphemous post surfaced on social media during the Durga Puja celebrations.
The incident occurred on the road outside the Bhopal railway station on late Saturday night when the procession was moving forward, Bajaria police station in-charge Umesh Yadav told PTI.
The incident occurred in Chowk police station in Patna city near Janata hotel, when the two groups on way for immersion of Durga idols in river Ganga, had an altercation over a trivial issue.
"Durga idol immersion procession was being taken out when a vehicle crossing over to MP dashed into it at Pathalgaon. One died, 2 critically injured, 15 received minor injuries," the SP said.
The victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh,
At least 20 people were injured after an out-of-control car ran over a crowd during Durga Puja 'visarjan' in Jashpur. A 21-year old is also reported to be killed in the incident. As per reports, some amount of 'Ganja' was recovered in the car. A heart-wrenching video of the incident has surfaced. The accident happened during the immersion procession of Mata Durga, established at Pathalgaon Bazarpara in Chhattisgarh's Jashpur.
Block Medical Officer James Minj said that at least sixteen people were hospitalised due to the ghastly incident while x-rays confirmed that two of them had suffered fractures, and were being referred to another hospital.
Durga Puja is one of the most awaited festivals in India. People from across the nation celebrate the nine avatars of Goddess Durga and receive her blessings. In many parts of Kolkata, Durga Puja is celebrated with full enthusiasm. On the last day of Shardiya Navratri, married Bengali Hindu women offer vermilion or sindoor to Goddess Durga and apply it on each other's face and head before the immersion of Maa Durga. This ritual is known as Sindoor Khela. Here's how women are celebrating the festival.
At least 4 persons were killed in violence after some Hindu temples in Bangladesh were vandalised by unidentified Muslim bigots during Durga Puja celebrations.
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The auspicious festival of Durga Puja celebrates the victory of good over evil as goddess Durga killed demon king Mahishasur. People go pandal hopping, gorge on delicious food, and wear new clothes. However, for the second year running, Durga Puja celebrations in the country have turned into a low-key affair amid ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Durga Puja holds great significance for the Bengali community. Kolkata is celebrating Durga Puja with much fervour and enthusiasm. On Maha Navami, take a virtual tour of Subarban Bengal's Durga Puja celebration.
Durga Puja is celebrated across the India with much fervour and enthusiasm but in Kolkata's De Bari it has its own special significance.
Incidents of vandalism have also been reported from Hindu temples in Chandpur’s Hajiganj, Chattogram’s Banshkhali and Cox’s Bazar's Pekua.
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