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Durga Puja Celebrations: Food, Rituals, and Dussehra
Durga Puja is a big festival that started with Mahalaya, with focus on food, rituals, and fun.
People enjoy sweets and the festival culminates with Dussehra on October 2.
This is when a giant effigy of Ravana is burned, symbolizing good's victory.
There are also cultural performances and events, especially in places like Salt Lake's Central Park.
It's a time for joy and celebrating tradition.
Durga Puja starts with Mahalaya and features rituals and festivities.
The festival includes a week of indulgence, with specific sweets for each day.
Dussehra will be celebrated on October 2 with a Ravana effigy burning.
Salt Lake's Central Park will host Dussehra celebrations.
The event will include rituals and live performances.
- Who
- Devotees of Durga, Attendees of Dussehra
- What
- Durga Puja and Dussehra celebrations
- When
- Started with Mahalaya, Dussehra on October 2
- Where
- West Bengal, specifically Salt Lake's Central Park
- Why
- To celebrate Durga's victory and good over evil
- Festival
- Durga Puja/Dussehra
- Start Date
- Started with Mahalaya
- Culmination
- Dussehra on October 2
- Key Activities
- Rituals, live performances, effigy burning
- Significance
- Celebration of Durga's victory, good over evil
Sources
City Bangalee Samity braces for Durga Puja celebrations
Durga Puja 2025: Mumbai Celebrates Bengal’s Biggest Festival With Grand Pandals, Culture And Cuisine
Hyderabad’s Navratri Goes Grand, Gets Digital Fillip
Divine Rhythms Light Up Kohinoor: Dussehra Navarathri Celebrations
North Indian Arts Grace Brahmotsavams in Tirumala
When is Durga Puja? Is the festival starting on September 27 or 28? Know the correct dates
Malpoa, kheer, patishapta: The festive mishti that make Durga Puja unforgettable
