THE DURGA PUJA

We nave many festivals in our country. The Durga puja is the greatest of our festivals. We call it Dashain. It is observed in the month of Aswin. It is celebrated earlist days. It is celebrated for a fortnight. It is festival of the Hindus only. This festival had its origin in the earliest days.

Goddess Durga is worship in this festival. She is worshipped for nine days. This period is called Navaratri (nine nights). The last two days are considered more important than the preceding days. During the Navaratri people worship the image of Dunga at home. They also visit temples of the goddess. Durga is considered shakti (power). She signifies the victory of good over Evil. There is a legend theat she killed Mahisaur, the wicked demon. People worship the goddess and seek her blessings. They sacrifice birds and animals and make other offerings.

During the Navaratri, people indulge in merry making and feasting. They clean their houses and put on new clothes. Many people eat meat and sweet dish. They kill birds and animals. Rich people kill the goats, sheep,boars etc. poor people kill birds like hens, ducks and buffaloes. People take rest from their work and pass the time in merry-making. Schools campuses offices and business concerns remain closed this festival.