The 16-day Pitri Paksh comes to a close on Saturday, october 14, and the start of Devi Paksh. Tomorrow marks the start of the nine-day navratri holiday, which is largely commemorated in North and Western India. On Friday, West bengal and other Eastern provinces will enjoy Durga Puja.

Many may ask why durga puja and navratri are stated separately since they are both holidays of the same nature. Although Goddess Durga is honored at both festivals, there are a few minor distinctions between them in terms of customs and traditions. The activities for durga puja 2023 will start on october 20 and run through october 24, while Navrati 2023 will start on october 15 and finish on october 24.

Before the festival season officially starts on Sunday, here are some of the key differences between durga puja and navratri that you must know

Worshipping Shailputri, the first manifestation of Goddess Durga, marks the start of Navratri. On the other side, Mahalaya, the day that Durga and Mahishasura's war started, marks the beginning of Durga Puja. On Dussehra, the Raavan effigies are burned to mark the conclusion of the navratri festivities. However, before the idols are submerged, married ladies play miteinander with sindoor (vermillion) during Sindoor Khela, which marks the conclusion of Durga Puja.

While followers of Goddess Durga abstain from eating meat, eggs, onions, and garlic during navratri, Bengalis also celebrate durga puja with delicious cuisine, including some non-vegetarian delights. It is significant to remember that, despite the variations between navratri and durga puja celebrations, the primary goal of both festivals is to unite people in joy.
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14/10/2023 08:33 AM