Durga Puja (ISO: Durgā Pūjā, Assamese pronunciation: [duɹɡäpuzä] ⓘ, Bengali pronunciation: [d̪uɾɡapud͡ʒa] ⓘ), also known as Durgotsava or Sharadotsava, is a major Hindu festival honouring the goddess Durga and commemorating her victory over Mahishasura. [8][9] In 2021, ' Durga Puja in Kolkata ' was inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. [10] The festival is observed in the Indian calendar in the month of Ashvin (September ... In this blog, you’ll get to know everything you need to know about this magnificent festival, from Durga Puja dates and times, shubh muhurat, pujan vidhi, folktales, and so much more! The divine and unforgettable celebration of Durga Puja will take place from 21st September 2025 to 2nd October 2025 . Why is Durga Puja Celebrated? During Durga Puja people commemorate Maa Durga defeating Mahishasura to represent the victory of goodness over wickedness. As Durga Puja 2025 approaches, here’s everything you need to know about its dates , rituals, major events, and how the celebrations unfold. According to the Hindu lunar calendar, Durga Puja begins on the sixth day (Shashthi) of the Navratri festival and continues until Vijaya Dashami (Dussehra).
