Durga Puja (Sep-Oct)
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The biggest festival of Bengal where worship of Goddess Durga marks a week-long celebration full of pom and grandeur.
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Durga Pujo
Avik17
Durga Pujo is a vibrant and grand festival celebrated primarily in West Bengal, India, honoring the goddess Durga's victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura. This annual event, typically held in September or October (autumn), showcases elaborate decorations, artistic idols, and cultural performances. The whole Bengali community comes together to participate in rituals, feasting, and traditional music, creating a festive atmosphere. The celebration symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, fostering unity and devotion among devotees.
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- The most traditional form of Durga idol, from one of the most famous pujo in Kolkata, Bagbazar Sarbbojonin.
- Dhak - the traditional drums of West Bengal
- Dhunuchi nach - A dance, holding terracota saucers which have smoking coconut husks
- The immersion of Idols - The clay idols are traditionally immersed in the Ganges. In the background the Howrah Bridge can be seen.
- An example of the modern style of idols.
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[India] Durga Puja
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_Puja it is a big festival celebrated in india mainly by the Bengalis.
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아 누 수 카
Durga Puja deserves a stamp!!
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Saloni Kahar
Shiro from Slowly this festival takes place on October 20-24 this year. one of the traditions is Nabapatrika. Nabapatrika, also known as Nava Patrika, are the nine leaves worshipped during Durga Puja. ‘Nava’ means nine and ‘Patrika’ means leaves in Sanskrit and Navapatrika is part of rituals during Durga Puja and is installed on Saptami day. The leaves are also known as Nine Durgas. Nabapatrika symbolize nine deities worshipped in Hinduism. The nine plants are plantain (Banana), Kacu, Turmeric, Jayanti, Wood Apple (Bilva), Pomegranate, Ashoka, Arum and Rice Paddy or Dhanya.
Onurag
1 suggestion, please use words like "UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity" which was title recently given to this great heritage of our, for better impact on Slowly team.
Jai Maa Durga
LorumIpsum
It is one of biggest festivals of India, as well as whole Bengali Community(sub-community of Hindu) all over the world. It spans for 4-5 days and during this period there happen a lot of events in honor of the Goddess. It marks the time when Goddess comes to visit her own house from her in-laws and we as servants get an opportunity to serve her. It'd be a great honor to the whole Bengali Community thriving on this app.
Darshini3
Shiro from Slowly this suggestion has collected nearly 60 upvotes and festival is between Sep end to Oct start. If you can publish it by that time
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[India] Durga Puja stamp
meuk
Its a weeklong celebration observed primarily by bengalis around the world. The bengali community on slowly is huge, so why not honour us with a time limited stamp available worldwide during Durga Puja
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