Extravaganza of Durga Puja
Amidst the azure blue skies, gentle breeze, fluffy clouds and a feel of freshness in the air, Autumn sets in a festive spirit in the hearts, after the long dark monsoons. The white kaash flower merrily sways amidst the mild fragrance of the shiuli flowers with the footsteps of Anandamayee in the air. The melancholic chanting of Shakti mantras (divine hymns) and the sound of the Dhaks along with Kasar ghanta(bells and cymbals), bring ecstasy to the minds of one and all. Durga Puja is the worship of Shakti (divine power,) in a four day enigma that sets in a euphoria and weaves a spell of magic and a charm of its own. She is accompanied by her daughters Laxmi riding on a owl and Saraswati riding on a swan along with her sons Ganesha riding on a rat and Karthika riding on a peacock. Maa Durga symbolises invincible strength and the triumph of good over evil. Also known as Mahishasuro mardini, Goddess Durga defeated Mahisasur, the asura (demon) in guise of a buffalo, who got the blessing of...