Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal made with thousands of crores of rupees | 5 days Durga puja celebration

KOLKATA DURGAPUJA
Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal made with thousands of crores of rupees.
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Debendra is in Kolkata for the city's most captivating festival, Durga Puja. Blessed by Goddess Durga and adorned wth vibrant colours, the visuals are stunning.Kolkata's Durga Puja pandal made with thousands of crores of rupees.This five-day festival on klkata.
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00:23 Mahalaya
01:44 Shashthi
02:49 Saptami
04:12 Ashtami
04:33 Navami
04:45 Vijayadashami Durga Visarjan
5 days Durga puja celebration in Kolkata from Sashti to Vijayadashami (In Bengal it is called Durga Pujo)

Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and the end of Pitri Paksha, signaling the start of Durga Puja festivities. On this auspicious day, Bengalis traditionally wake up early to listen to the enchanting recitation of “Mahishasura Mardini” by Birendra Krishna Bhadra. This ritual invokes Goddess Durga, symbolizing her journey from Mount Kailash to her maternal home on Earth.

Mahalaya is also a time for performing “tarpan,” a ritual to honor and pay homage to ancestors. This day holds immense cultural and spiritual significance, setting the tone for the joyous celebrations of Durga Puja.
Durga Puja is one of the most significant religious and cultural festivals for Bengali Hindus. It centers around the worship of Goddess Durga and is typically celebrated from the sixth to the tenth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin, known as Devi Paksha. These five days are known as Durga Shashthi, Durga Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and Vijayadashami

During Durga Puja, various pandals (temporary structures) are set up, and idols of Goddess Durga along with Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha, and Kartik are worshipped. Bengalis wear new clothes, enjoy various sweets and foods, and participate in cultural programs

Durga Puja is not just a religious festival but also a significant occasion for social and cultural gatherings. During this time, people from all walks of life come together to celebrate with joy and enthusiasm
Durga Shashthi is the first day of Durga Puja, celebrated on the sixth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin. This day marks the awakening (Bodhan) of Goddess Durga, symbolizing her arrival on Earth12.

On Durga Shashthi, rituals such as Bodhan, Amantran (invitation), and Adhibas (sanctification) are performed in the morning. Idols of Goddess Durga along with Ganesha, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kartik are worshipped.

Special vows (Brata) are observed on Durga Shashthi, involving offerings of flowers, fruits, incense, lamps, Durva grass, rice, and sweets. Those observing the vow abstain from eating rice and instead consume fruits at night.
Durga Saptami is the second day of Durga Puja, celebrated on the seventh day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin. This day marks the entry and installation of the Nabapatrika and the beginning of the main rituals of worship

On Durga Saptami, the Nabapatrika (a collection of nine plants symbolizing Goddess Durga) is bathed and brought into the pandal. Following this, the rituals of awakening the eyes of the goddess and the main worship ceremonies begin.
Maha Ashtami is the third day of Durga Puja, celebrated on the eighth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin. This day is one of the most sacred days of Durga Puja and is observed with special rituals

On Maha Ashtami, the day begins with the grand bath (Maha Snan) and worship of the goddess. Kumari Puja, where young girls are worshipped as embodiments of the goddess, holds special significance on this day. Additionally, Sandhi Puja, performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami, is a crucial part of the rituals.
Maha Navami is the fourth day of Durga Puja, celebrated on the ninth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin. This day is one of the most significant days of Durga Puja and is observed with special rituals

On Maha Navami, the day begins with the worship of the goddess and a homa yajna (fire ritual). On this day, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her Chamunda form, symbolizing the destruction of evil forces. Sandhi Puja, performed at the juncture of Ashtami and Navami, is a crucial part of the rituals.
Vijaya Dashami is the fifth and final day of Durga Puja, celebrated on the tenth day of the bright lunar fortnight in the month of Ashwin. This day marks the victory of Goddess Durga and her return to Kailash.

On Vijaya Dashami, the rituals of worship and immersion of the goddess begin in the morning. The idol of Goddess Durga is immersed in a river or water body, symbolizing her return to Kailash. This day signifies the victory of good over evil.

During Vijaya Dashami, Bengalis greet each other with blessings and distribute sweets. Sindoor Khela is a special ritual where married women apply vermillion to each other and pray to the goddess.