The Tale Of Maa Durga
The festival of Navratri is celebrated two times a year and the celebration of this holy festival has a great story behind it. This story must be known to all those who practice this festival with prayers and spirituality. Durga pooja is celebrated in Bengal whereas, in other parts of India, people call it Navratri. Mythological Significance Of Durga Puja Durga Puja has become a festival that has an ancient mythological significance. It is the celebration of the victory of justice over evil. The legend behind Durga puja also known as Navratri is based on the victory of Maa Durga against Mahishasura. Mahishasura was an evil king. His father Ramba made the Lord Agni happy with his severe penance. He impressed Lord Agni with this gesture and as a consequence, he demanded a boon for his son. He demanded Lord Agni to make his son invincible so that no one can destroy him. Ramba married Mahishi who was a princess and was cursed to be a water buffalo. She gave birth to a son and he was named
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