Durga Pujo in Bengal is not just a festival; it is the lifeline of the city, blending devotion, culture, and grandeur. While Navratri celebrations begin across India from the first day of Ashwin Navratri, Durga Pujo in West Bengal traditionally starts from Shashti, the sixth day, with grandeur picking up from Panchami, the fifth day. Here’s why.

The mythological reason

According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Durga’s arrival on Earth (Mahalaya) marks the beginning of her battle against Mahishasura, the buffalo demon. Mahalaya occurs a week before Pujo, but her actual descent into human homes begins on Panchami and Shashti. The first four days of Navratri are believed to be the preparation phase, while Shashti marks the unveiling of the goddess’s face in pandals, symbolizing her presence amo

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