Durga Puja

Tue, 5 October 2027

Shubho Durga Puja! May Maa Durga bless your home with joy, courage and abundance.

Significance

Celebrated grandly in Bengal, Assam, Odisha and Bihar from Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami, Durga Puja honours the Devi's victory over Mahishasura and her homecoming.

Traditional rituals

Bodhon and Kalparambha on Shashthi
Sandhi Puja at the meeting of Ashtami and Navami
Sindoor Khela and visarjan on Dashami

Do's

Visit pandals, offer pushpanjali and join Sandhi Puja. Regional / family custom
Celebrate with community — share food and joy. Lifestyle & wellbeing

Don'ts

Avoid overcrowding risks; care for elders and children. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don't litter pandal areas or immerse non-biodegradable materials. Lifestyle & wellbeing

Ayurvedic connection

Pitta is high in Sharad; balance festive food with cooling drinks like coconut water and avoid excess spicy fried snacks.

Mantraॐ दुं दुर्गायै नमः

Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.