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2. Durga Puja, a festival of immense significance in Hindu culture, is a
grand celebration that reveres the divine feminine power. This
festival, also known as Navaratri or Durgotsav, unfolds over a ten-day
period, typically in September or October.
INTRODUCTION

3. What is Durga Puja
Ten-Day Festival
Observed over ten days, Durga Puja
symbolizes the victory of good
(Goddess Durga) over evil (demon
Mahishasura), with each day
holding special significance.
Cultural
Extravaganza
Durga Puja is not only a religious
event but also a cultural
extravaganza, featuring vibrant
rituals, artistic idol creations,
and diverse cultural
performances.
Goddess Durga
Devotion
A celebration centered around
the worship of Goddess Durga,
the divine feminine power,
known for her strength and
benevolence.

4. The Legend of Durga Puja
Battle Against
Evil
She defeats the demon
Mahishasura in a fierce battle.
Triumph of Good
Durga's victory signifies the
triumph of good over evil.
Divine Creation
Goddess Durga is created by
the trinity of Hindu gods.

5. Cultural Significance
Cultural Exchange and Inclusivity:
Durga Puja promotes cultural exchange,
with people from diverse backgrounds
joining in the celebrations, fostering unity
and understanding.
Preservation of Bengali Culture:
Durga Puja plays a pivotal role in preserving
and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of
Bengal through art, music, and literature.
Artistic Excellence:
The festival provides a platform for artisans
to display their skills in creating intricate
idols and stunning pandal decorations.

6. CELEBRATE DURGA PUJA
Organizers plan for a plethora of cultural
events, rituals, and community
engagements that take place during the ten-
day festival, ensuring a seamless and joyful
experience for all participants..
Skilled artisans spend months meticulously
crafting the magnificent idols of Goddess
Durga, often depicting her slaying the
demon Mahishasura..
Elaborate and artistic pandals (temporary
temples) are constructed, each with its
unique theme and design, adding to the
festive ambiance.
Idol Creation
Pandal Decoration
Logistical Planning

7. BEST PLACES FOR NAVRATRI
Kumartuli:
Witness idol-making
artisans create stunning
clay Goddess Durga idols, a
hub of artistic
craftsmanship.
Sovabazar Rajbari:
Oldest aristocratic Puja,
hosting traditional
rituals and cultural
events in regal settings.
Dakshineswar Kali Temple:
Adorned during Puja, it
offers a serene experience
on the Hooghly River banks.
Famous Pandals:
Explore grand pandals like
College Square, Bagbazar,
and Deshapriya Park for
artistic excellence.
Eco Park:
Rajarhat New Town's
eco-friendly Puja
features beautifully
themed pandals and a
serene ambiance.
South Kolkata Pujas:
Mudiali, Ekdalia, and Singhi
Park offer traditional charm
and artistic elegance in
South Kolkata.

8. Cultural Significance
Street Food and Festive Sweets:
The streets come alive with food stalls
offering a wide range of street food, sweets,
and global cuisine during the festival.
Bengali Culinary Delights:
Durga Puja is a culinary extravaganza with
traditional Bengali dishes like fish curry,
hilsa in mustard sauce, sweets, and street
food taking center stage.
Community Meals:
Pujas often organize communal "bhog"
meals and serve devotees, fostering a sense
of community and sharing.

9. Goddess invocation,
marking the beginning
of the festive period.
Mahalaya
Elaborate rituals, bhog
offerings, and pivotal
Sandhi Puja.
Ashtami
Vibrant performances,
art, music create an
electric atmosphere.
Cultural
Extravaganza
Goddess welcome, idol
installation in pandals,
grand start.
Shashthi
More rituals, dance,
music performances,
cultural celebrations
intensify.
Navami
Offerings, prayers,
flowers, incense seek
goddess's blessings.
Devotee
Participation
Rituals, cultural
performances fill the
air with festivity.
Saptami
Climactic day, idol
immersion, goddess's
symbolic departure.
Vijaya Dashami
Celebrating marital bliss
with vermillion among
married women..
Sindoor Khela
The Ten Days of Durga Puja
Dhunuchi Naach
Enthusiastic dance with
incense pots pleases
the goddess.

10. THANK YOU