The sixth day of the moon when Goddess Durga is welcomed with much fanfare and gusto.

PUJA INAUGURATION, BODHAN, AMANTRAN, ADHIBAS

The first day of Durga Puja; commencement of rituals; predawn bathing of 'Kola Bou'.

PUJA, PUSHPANJALI, PRASAD
AARTI, BHOG

The most important day of Durga Puja; celebrating Durga's victory over Mahishasur; devotees recite the mantras and offer flowers to Devi Durga (pushpanjali) and pray for her blessings

"Sandhi Puja" (108 'Dip' lighted). At this time Devi Durga is transformed into Devi Chamunda to kill the Mahishasura (the Buffalo Demon).

PUJA, PUSHPANJALI, PRASAD
AARTI, BHOG

The last day of Durga Puja; Nabami Bhog...Goddess Durga is offered food, which is later distributed among the devotees.

PUJA, PUSHPANJALI, PRASAD
AARTI, BHOG

The day when Goddess Durga accompanied with her children sets for Kailash, her husband's abode. With a heavy heart the Bengalis immerse the clay idol of Durga in the sacred Ganges bidding her goodbye and earnestly waiting to see her again the next year.

SINDUR KHELA(vermillion game) - A major event of Dashami. Married women apply vermilion to each other and greet each other with sweets. It is in the evening when Goddess Durga is immersed Bengalis greet each other with bijoya greetings and men follow the customary 'Kolakuli' (embrace each other).

PUJA, PUSHPANJALI, PRASAD
SHANTI JAL

PUJA, PUSHPANJALI, PRASAD