Bengalis prefer to believe that this is the time when Goddess Durga arrives at her parental home on earth from her bridal home in Mount Kailash. And she arrives with her children in tow—Ganesha, Kartikeya, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. Even though Durga is worshipped in her demon-slaying pose, she is seen flanked by her children. The goddess and her children are depicted along with their animal mounts. Myriads of rites and rituals take place during the five days of the actual Puja, extending from Sosthi (the sixth day of Navaratri) to Dashami (the tenth day, Vijayadashami or Dussehra). Here are a few of the most popular rituals.
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Experience Durga Puja: 9 Rituals That Bring the Festival to Life
Here are a few of the popular rituals that will help you understand Durga Puja better