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Durga puja, which is also known to be Durgotsab is the most auspicious occasion of Hindu – especially the Bengalis. Although predominantly celebrated with galore of glory in West Bengal, Durga puja is also widely celebrated in Bihar, Tripura, Assam, Jharkhand, Orissa. Durga Puja is also celebrated in the other corners of the country such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab and even in Kashmir, Karnataka and Kerala. Durga Puja festival s not only the biggest festival of Bengalis all over the world Bengal, but also the most important socio-cultural occasion of the Hindu society. These days the festival of Durga Puja has found its place not only through out the nation, but even beyond. This festival of Duga Puja is celebrate with glory in the fullest swing in Nepal, Bangladesh, and even in the countries such as United States of America, Switzerland, United Kingdom, France, Australia, Germany, Kuwait, etc. Durga Puja festival is a 10 Days long festival that starts off on Mahalaya (the d...

I bow to You O Goddess Durga, the bestower of happiness! I bow to You O Goddess Amba, who Ends all miseries. The radiance of your light is limitless and all pervading and all the three realms (Earth, Heaven And the Nether World) are enlightened by Thee. Your face is like the moon and mouth very huge. Your eyes shine with a red glow and You have a Frightening frown. O Mother! Your look is enchanting, the very sight of which ensures welfare of the devout. All the powers of the World repose in Thee and it is You who provide food and wealth for the World's survival. Like the feeding Mother Annapoorna, You nurture the whole universe and You are the one Who appear like the timeless Bala Sundari (young girl of extreme beauty). At the time of dissolution, it is You, O Mother, who destroys everything. You are the beloved Consort of Lord Shiva, Gauri (Parvati). Lord Shiva and all yogis always chant your praise Brahma, Vishnu and all other Gods ever meditate on You. You appear in the form of ...