The celebration of Durga Puja in Kolkata can be traced back to the 1700s, when the zamindars displayed their power, wealth and influence by making it pompous and the grandeur continues to remain the same even today. The festival is the most important celebration of the Bengali people, as Goddess Durga is held in high regard as the form of Shakti (power). The common belief is that Goddess Durga in the form of a warrior defeated the mighty demon Mahishasura, hence the festival epitomises the victory of good over evil.
Durga Puja celebrations are usually performed in the month of September and October. In 2019, the festival will be observed from October 4th to October 14th.
We will also provide some interesting beliefs about this festival that goes on for 9 days a year.
Navratri is a major festival in Hinduism and held in honor of the divine feminine.
Mainly the different aspects of the divine feminine principles or shakti are celebrated.
The celebration pattern varies from region to region, but there is one similarity that, Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati are worshipped consequently as the days pass.
Another popular and common ritual is the “Kanyapooja” also known as Kanjak that takes place on the eighth or ninth day as per belief.
In this ritual, nine girls are given offerings of food and clothing after washing their feet and honoring them with Tilak, as nine aspects of the goddess are celebrated.
The wearer experiences varying affects depending on the size of the bead.
Because it contains the virtues of Nav Durga, the Nine Deities, this mukhi is also known as Nav mukh rudraksha.
The 9 Cobra Rudraksha is associated to this Rudraksha (Nau Kuli Naag).
People who worship Nag Devta usually wear this bead because it has nag-like powers.The Nine Face Rudraksha promotes good health, mental clarity, happiness, and alleviates poverty.
Wearer gains the ability to make correct, good, and accurate life decisions.
It aids in the development of strong willpower and a broad perspective for the user.
In West Bengal, Durga Puja is regarded as the most fortunate and wealthy period of the year.
Women in ethnic dress can be spotted in the marketplaces and puja pandals in Kolkata.The tant saree is by far the most shared cultural piece of apparel worn during Durga Puja.
Various designer stores are working possible to reach their clients' expectations by creating indo-western clothes for Durga puja that perfectly complement ethnic tant sarees.Durga puja gives the chance to people to showcase their sense of fashion and styling.Durga puja fashion trends are quite pleasing to the sight.
Women can be observed worshipping for nine days in various colours and patterns.
Some ladies alternate between nine different colours on nine different days.
In their own way, all of these colours are light and cheerful.
