Durga Puja - The Festival of Goddess Durga

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Durga Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated in India and other parts of the world.

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It is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga, the embodiment of feminine power and strength.

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The festival is celebrated for ten days, starting from the sixth day of the Hindu lunar calendar month of Ashvin.

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The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion by millions of people every year.

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The festival is marked by the installation of beautifully crafted idols of Goddess Durga in pandals (temporary structures).

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The idols are worshipped with great devotion and offerings of flowers, sweets, and other items.

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The festival is also marked by cultural programs, including music, dance, and drama.

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The last day of the festival, known as Vijayadashami, is celebrated with great fervor and marks the victory of good over evil.

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The idols are then immersed in water bodies, symbolizing the departure of Goddess Durga to her heavenly abode.

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Durga Puja is not just a religious festival, but also a cultural extravaganza that brings people of different communities and backgrounds together.

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