Durga Ashtami

BY AKSHYA ROUT

JAJPUR,OCTO 22:  Durga Ashtami, in particular, is observed on October 22 this year, with zeal and intensity, particularly in West Bengal. In this section of the nation, the ten-armed goddess riding the lion is revered, and even Goddess Durga’s weapons are worshipped while chanting mantras in a rite called Astra Puja.

Ashtami is the festival’s eighth day, and on this auspicious day, followers keep a strict fast, feast, and worship Goddess Durga, who represents power.

Massive statues of Goddess Durga are built around India, and giant puja pandals are set up at various locations for devotees to attend and worship in a celebration of traditional culture and rituals. One of the most significant and cherished Hindu holidays is Durga Ashtami, also known as Navratri. This Pan-Indian event entails the ceremonial adoration of Goddess Durga in nine forms over nine nights and is observed in varied ways throughout India.

The event takes place in the month of Ashwin, which is usually September or October, and it is well-known not just in India but also in neighboring nations.

Durga Ashtami ceremonies last 10 days, with the first and last five days being special festivals that are observed as public holidays in several Indian states. Durga Ashtami commemorates Goddess Durga’s triumph over Mahishasura, the terrible buffalo monster. According to legend, Mahisasura could only be vanquished by a female fighter due to a blessing given to it by Lord Brahma.

The holy trinity, Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, formed Durga when Lord Indra was defeated on the battlefield, and each portion of her body was gifted with the energy of various male gods. Durga Ashtami used her trident to vanquish Mahisasura on this day, using weapons that signified their manly might.

 One of the many reasons why this celebration is so popular is to obtain the Goddess’s blessings in the hopes of gaining money, success, and wisdom. Every Indian holiday has a deep connection and importance concerning purchasing investments such as gold, silver, and real estate. This is because celebrations are often connected with riches, and many feel that investing in something major or beginning something new on such auspicious occasions would bring them greater happiness and fortune in the next year.

Minster Pritiranjan Ghadei Said As we celebrate these auspicious days of Durga Puja, may the divine energy of Maa Durga bless your life with infinite love, happiness, and wealth. Let’s celebrate our devotion, dance to joyful music, and ask Maa Durga’s blessings to cleanse the evil within us. I wish you and your family a happy Durga Puja.

Writer Taraprasad Mishra Said On this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja, may Maa Durga bless you with strength, wisdom, and good health. Subho Durga Puja.BJD Leader Pradip Kumar Mohanty Said Wishing you a colorful and vibrant Durga Puja filled with dance, music, and celebrations.

 Enjoy the festival to the fullest. Tree Man Srinabash Jena Said I send you my best wishes for a prosperous and successful Durga Puja. I pray that you have the best blessings from Goddess Durga today and always.Engnieer Arun Pattnaik Said My hearty Greetings to everyone on the auspicious occasion of Durga Puja. May the goddess always guide and bless all of us.