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DAYS OF DURGA PUJA
Mahashashthi
On
Mahashasthi Goddess Durga arrives with her children. People welcome her
with beats of dhak. The main ritual on this day is unveiling the face of
the idol.
Mahasaptami
First
day of Durga Puja, pre-dawn bath of Kola Bow.
Mahaastami
Important
part of the day is celebrating Durga's victory over Mahishasur.Devotees
offer anjali to the Goddess and recite the mantras.
Mahanabami
This
is the last day of durga puja. Sandhi Puja is observed on that day. Nabami
Bhog is offered the the goddess which is later distributed among the
devotees.
Mahadashami
On
the day of Dashami Goddess Durga along with her children sets for kailash.
The idols are carried in processions and finally with a heavy heart is
immersed in a nearby river.
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