Goddess Durga Puja Rituals and Traditions, Festivals in India
Durga Puja festival begins with Mahalaya, the first phase of waxing moon in the month of Aswin. On this auspicious day, people perform a ritual called Tarpan at the river banks by offering prayers to their ancestors. Unveiling of the idol of Goddess Durga begins on Mahashasthi. The main puja continues on Mahasaptami, Mahaastami and […]
