Every year, Durga Puja is celebrated as Goddess Durga, along with her four children, comes to her parental home on earth. From Mahashashthi to Mahadashami, all Bengalis immerse themselves in joy. But Durga Puja is not just a time for celebration but also a period of deep religious significance, marked by various rituals and practices.
Traditional Beliefs About Goddess Durga's Vehicles:
This year Durga maa will arrive on a palanquin, which is believed to bring epidemics and hardships.
At the end of Durga Puja, the Goddess departs on an elephant, symbolizing prosperity and a bountiful harvest.
Durga Puja 2024 Dates:
• Mahalaya date- 2nd October (Wednesday)
• Mahashashthi date- 9th October (Wednesday)
• Mahasaptami date - 10th October (Thursday)
• Mahaashtami date - 11th October (Friday)
• Mahanavami date - 12th October (Saturday)
• Mahadashami date - 13th October (Sunday)