Durga Puja 2025: Important Dates, Mythology, Rituals and Enduring Traditions

Durga puja is an important festival in the Hindu religion. Celebrated with great fervour, pomp and show in North India, it takes various forms across different states as one moves from west to east. The Durga Puja as per the Hindu stories and  legends marks the end of demon Mahishasura. Lets take a deep dive into the story and traditions of Durga puja or Pujo as per Bengali traditions.

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STUNNING BACK HAND MEHNDI DESIGNS for Navratri

Starting in the month of Ashwin is Sharad Navratri. It is Shukla Paksha Pratipada tithi at this time, and worshippers fast for nine days. During Navratri, women get mehndi applied to their hands and dress in the hues of the day. One of the holidays where women enjoy dressing up and getting ready is Navratri is when they apply mehndi on their hands.

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