Durga Puja 2023: This state declares 10-day vacation for schools. Details here
Also read: This state announces early salary for govt staff in this festive month In separate news, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced a ₹5,300 Durga Puja bonus for civic volunteers of the West Bengal Police and Kolkata Police, and ASHA workers employed under the health department. Preparations for Durga Puja are in full swing in West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, and Odisha majorly.
The Hindu festival of Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava or Sharodotsava, is a yearly celebration that honours the Hindu goddess Durga and commemorates her victory over Mahishasur. Also read: Tallest Durga Puja pandal: 136 ft pandal in Lucknow to enter Guinness Book as world's tallest Over the years, Durga Puja has become an inseparable part of Indian culture with innumerable people celebrating this festival in their own unique way while pertaining to tradition.
Hindu mythology holds that the goddess comes to her earthly abode at this time to bless her devotees. For the Bengali community, Durga Puja is the biggest festival.
The significance of Durga Puja goes beyond religion and is revered as the celebration of compassion, brotherhood, humanity, art, and culture. From the reverberation of 'dhak' and new clothes to delicious food, there remains a merry mood during these days."Exciting news! Mint is now on WhatsApp Channels
. Read more on livemint.com
