Durga Puja 2020





भारत वर्ष में कई पर्व मनाये जाते हैं| इन्हीं में से एक है दुर्गा पूजा| इस उत्सव में शक्ति रुपा माँ भगवती की आराधना की जाती है| देश के अलग-अलग राज्यों में यह पर्व मनाया जाता है| परंतु पश्चिम बंगाल में दुर्गा पूजा का आयोजन बड़े स्तर पर होता है| इस अवसर पर बड़े कलात्मक ढंग से सांस्कृतिक और सामाजिक संदेश को जन मानस के सामने प्रस्तुत करने के लिए पूजा पंडालों का निर्माण किया जाता है| जो पंडाल अपने आप में अनोखा और अधिक आकर्षक होता है उसे प्रशासन की ओर से पुरस्कृत किया जाता है|  इस अवसर पर विभिन्न सांस्कृतिक कार्यक्रमों और प्रतियोगिताओं का आयोजन कर समाज को सजग और जागरूक बनाया जाता है| दुर्गा पूजा को मनाये जाने की तिथियाँ पारम्परिक हिन्दू पंचांग के अनुसार निर्धारित होती हैं तथा इस पर्व से सम्बंधित पखवाड़े को देवी पक्ष,  देवी पखवाड़ा के नाम से जाना जाता है|

दुर्गा पूजा से जुड़ी मान्यताएं

दुर्गा पूजा के दौरान उत्तर भारत में नवरात्र के साथ ही दशमी के दिन रावण पर भगवान श्री राम की विजय का उत्सव विजयदशमी मनाया जाता है|  उत्तर भारत में इन दिनों में रामलीला के मंचन किये जाते हैं| तो वहीं पश्चिम बंगाल, त्रिपुरा आदि राज्यों का दृश्य अलग होता है|  दरअसल यहां भी इस उत्सव को बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय के रूप में ही मनाया जाता है| मान्यता है कि राक्षस महिषासुर का वध करने के कारण ही इसे विजयदशमी के रूप में मनाया जाता है| जिसका उल्लेख पौराणिक ग्रंथों में मिलता है जो कुछ इस प्रकार है-

हिन्दू पुराणों के अनुसार - एक समय में राक्षस राज महिषासुर हुआ करता था, जो बहुत ही शक्तिशाली था| स्वर्ग पर आधिपत्य ज़माने के लिए उसने ब्रह्म देव की घोर तपस्या की|  जिससे प्रसन्न होकर ब्रह्मदेव प्रकट हुए और महिषासुर से वर मांगने को कहा| राक्षस राज ने अमरता का वर माँगा परंतु ब्रह्मा ने इसे देने से इंकार कर इसके बदले महिषासुर को स्त्री के हाथों मृत्यु प्राप्ति का वरदान दिया| महिषासुर प्रसन्न होकर सोचा मुझ जैसे बलशाली को भला कोई साधारण स्त्री कैसे मार पायेगी?, अब मैं अमर हो गया हूँ| कुछ समय बाद वह स्वर्ग पर आक्रमण कर देता है| देवलोक में हाहाकार मच उठता है|सभी देव त्रिदेव के पास पहुंचते हैं और इस विपत्ति से बाहर निकालने का आग्रह करते हैं| तब त्रिदेवों (ब्रह्मा, विष्णु और महेश) द्वारा एक आंतरिक शक्ति का निर्माण किया गया| यह शक्ति एक स्त्री रूप में प्रकट हुई| जिन्हें दुर्गा कहा गया| महिषासुर और दुर्गा में भयंकर युद्ध चला और आश्विन मास के शुक्ल पक्ष की दशमी तिथि को मां दुर्गा ने महिषासुर का संहार किया| तभी से इस दिन को बुराई पर अच्छाई की विजय उत्सव और शक्ति की उपासना के पर्व के रूप में मनाया जाता है|

इस पर्व से जुड़ी एक और मान्यता है कि, भगवान राम ने रावण को मारने के लिए देवी दुर्गा की आराधना कर उनसे आशीर्वाद प्राप्त किया था| श्री राम ने दुर्गा पूजा के दसवें दिन रावण का संहार किया, तब से उस दिन को विजयादशमी कहा जाने लगा|


दुर्गा पूजा का महत्त्व

इस पर्व का बड़ा धार्मिक, आध्यात्मिक, सांस्कृतिक एवं सांसारिक महत्व है| दुर्गा पूजा नौ दिनों तक चलने वाला पर्व है| दुर्गा पूजा को स्थान, परंपरा, लोगों की क्षमता और लोगों के विश्वास के अनुसार मनाया जाता है| कुछ लोग इसे पाँच, सात या पूरे नौ दिनों तक मनाते हैं| लोग माँ भगवती दुर्गा देवी की मूर्ति पूजा “षष्ठि” से शुरु करते हैं, जो “दशमी” के दिन समाप्त होती है|  समाज या समुदाय में कुछ लोग पास के क्षेत्र में पंडाल को सजा कर मनाते हैं|  इन दिनों में, आस-पास के सभी मंदिरों में दुर्गा पाठ,  जगराता और माता की चौकी का आयोजन किया जाता है| कुछ लोग घरों में ही सभी व्यवस्थाओं के साथ पूजा करते हैं और अंतिम दिन होम व विधिवत पूजा कर मूर्ति का विसर्जन जलाशय, कुंड, नदी या समुद्र में करते हैं|

Transcendently celebrated in the conditions of West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha, and Bihar, Durga Puja happens to be perhaps the greatest celebration for Bengalis. The celebration observes Goddess Durga's victory over the evil presence, Mahishasura. In spite of the fact that it's a 10-day celebration, the most recent five days are viewed as the most huge ones. Other than Goddess Durga, divinities of Saraswathi, Lakshmi, Ganesha, and Karthik are additionally adored. 


The most significant days in the celebration are known as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Navami, and . In 2020, the significant days in the Durga Puja celebration will fall on the next days:

States in which Durga Puja is Observed: Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Himachal Pradesh 


Essentialness of Durga Puja 


According to Hindu folklore, the celebration marks Goddess Durga's visit to her natal home alongside her youngsters. Durga Puja is gone before by Mahalaya, which denotes the start of Durga's excursion to her home. The genuine puja begins from "Maha Sashthi" or the 6th day where enthusiasts invite the Goddess with ceremony and energy. On this day, Durga's divinity is revealed before the general population. A few ceremonies are performed while the "dhakis" keep the temperament and soul of the puja alive by playing the "dhak"— a sort of drum that is related with the puja and Bengali culture. 


The seventh day denotes the beginning of "Maha Saptami". On this day, not long before day break, a banana tree is submerged in the water as an aspect of the custom. After the stately shower, the tree or "Kola Bou" (as brought in Bengali) is hung in a saree, normally a red-circumscribed one, and set on the right-half of Ganesha, consequently suggesting that "Kola Bou" is really the lady of Ganesha. Notwithstanding, a few social revisionists and students of history have various perspectives on this as some accept that "Kola Bou" is another portrayal of Durga. Thus, they invalidate the hypothesis that "Kola Bou" is the lady of Ganesha. 


Another diverse view is that "Kola Bou" is an emblematic portrayal of nine sorts of plants that structure a holy intricate. Clerics tie a lot of eight plants on the storage compartment of the banyan tree before playing out the custom. The nine distinct leaves joined together structure "Kola Bou"— regularly considered as the plant type of Durga. 


"Maha Ashtami" marks the eighth of the puja and is considered as the day when the Goddess vanquished "Mahisasura". Supplications are offered as "Anjali" while feasts are composed in various territories. Khichdi and different treats are set up on this day. 


The ninth day is named as "Maha Navami". When the "Sandhi Puja" closes, Maha Navami initiates. Maha Aarti is proceeded as an end custom. Colossal lines are normal on this day as individuals run in to partake in "Maha Aarti". 


The tenth day or "Maha Dashami" marks the last day of Durga Puja. On this day, Durga and different gods are drenched in the stream Ganga. Prior to the drenching, hitched ladies participate in "Sindoor Khela" where they smear vermillion on one another's countenances. Upon the arrival of submersion, additionally called "Visarjan", colossal parades are normal. Individuals move and cheer headed for praise the soul of the puja. After the inundation, an average custom is followed where individuals visit their family members' home to wish "Bijoya Dashami".


How is Durga Puja celebrated? 


Schools, universities, and government workplaces are shut during the puja. Individuals enjoy looking for the puja soon after Mahalaya. During this season, most shops offer limits on garments and different items. On "Maha Ashtami" men generally wear Kurta Nightgown while ladies wrap themselves in sarees. 


Social occasions are composed in various areas while puja coordinators go up against one another through topic based puja pandals. The excellence of Durga Puja is that each pandal has a story to tell through its specialty and style. Individuals remain in lines just to enter the pandal with the goal that they can appreciate the eminent work of art and style. 


Food slows down are set up in each niche and corner while unique Durga Puja dishes are set up in eateries. Roads are improved with various lights to catch the merry state of mind. More police staff are conveyed than the standard to monitor the traffic. 


Durga Puja is the greatest celebration for the Bengali people group. Other than the festivals, the celebration requires a family get-together. It's when individuals connect their disparities and meet up to commend solidarity. To be exact, Durga Puja rises above the limits of religion and commends the soul of humankind.


Happy Customs and Exercises 


Many energizing happy exercises are sorted out just before the celebration of Durga puja. A portion of these are: 


Setting up of 'pandals': A 'Pandal' is where the icon of Goddess Durga is kept. All the ceremonies and supplications occur inside the pandal. Great pandals are set up before the puja starts. Engineering of the world's most well known structures is recreated. New plans are likewise spread out. 


Road food slows down: Close by pandals, numerous food slows down are set up which sell an assortment of road nourishments extending from golgappas to bajjis and samosas. 


Shopping: according to custom, in a portion of the states, for example, West Bengal, individuals wear new dresses each day. 


Point by point Data about the Celebration of Durga Puja 


Durga puja is one of the generally remarkably commended celebrations in the nation with the festivals persisting for over seven days. Every day has its own unique importance and various exercises are completed each day. A portion of these are: 


Maha Shashti: according to folklore, Maha Shashti is known as the day when Goddess Durga arrived on earth with her 4 youngsters: Goddess Saraswati, Goddess Laxmi, Master Ganesha, and Ruler Kartikeya. Just before Maha Shashti, the substance of the symbol of Goddess Durga is disclosed. The ceremonies performed on the day are 'Amontron, 'Bodhon' and 'Adhibash'. Drums known as 'Dhaak' are slammed to flag the appearance of Goddess Durga all over the place. 


Maha Saptami: just before Maha Saptami, the Maha puja is performed. Not long before the sun rises, a banana tree is lowered in sacred water and afterward it is secured with another sari simply like a love bird lady. This custom is known as 'Kola bou' or 'Nabapatrika'. The banana tree is kept with the icon of Goddess Durga. Nine plants are additionally kept which speak to the 9 types of Goddess Durga. 


Maha Ashtami: according to folklore, Maha Ashtami is accepted to be the day when Goddess Durga killed Mahishasura, otherwise called the 'Wild ox fiend'. In the times past, a bison was relinquished to stamp the event. Psalms are recited in Sanskrit and individuals offer their supplications. The petitions are known as 'Anjali'. Young ladies that are under 9 years are delineated as Goddess Durga and are revered. This custom is known as 'Kumari puja'. After this, the 'Sandhi puja' is performed. 


Maha Navami: After the 'Sandhi puja' closes, Maha Navami begins. The 'Maha arati' is performed just before 'Maha Navami'. This is trailed by the sorting out of recreational exercises after which the 'bhog' is served to everybody. 


Maha Dashmi: just before Maha Dashami, the symbol of Goddess Durga is drenched in the sacred water of waterway Ganges. Prior to the submersion, parades are completed by the admirers on trucks with the pounding of drums which is joined by singing and moving. During the parade, ladies that are hitched toss vermillion on one another. At night, individuals visit each other's homes and wish 'Vijoy Dashmi'. Exceptional food dishes are likewise arranged.


  • Festivity of Durga puja in various Indian States 


    Various states in the nation observe Durga puja in their own exceptional manner. A portion of these are: 


    Uttar Pradesh and Bihar: Durga puja festivities in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar is fundamentally the same as local people of both the states arrange the taking care of young ladies on the most recent day of the celebration. The sacred writing 'Durga Saptashati' is likewise presented in sanctuaries. 


    West Bengal and Assam: In Assam and West Bengal, excellent pandals are set up done with shifting topics. On the most recent day of the celebration, the symbol is drenched in the blessed stream of Ganges. 


    Gujarat: In Gujarat, the celebration of Durga puja is praised as Navratri with the renowned move 'garba' being performed by local people in occasions sorted out around evening time. 


    Tamil Nadu: During the celebration of Tamil Nadu, local people love the goddesses Durga, Saraswathi, and Lakshmi. In a custom which is remarkable to the territory of Tamil Nadu, youthful nearby young ladies show wooden dolls. The custom is known as Golu. 


    Punjab: During the 9 days of festivity of the Durga puja celebration, 'Jaagrans' are held each night. Just before Ashtami, little youngsters from the age of 5 to 10 are given food, endowments, and cash. 


    Andhra Pradesh: just before the celebration in Andhra Pradesh, according to the custom, the wedded ladies love Goddess Gauri and the unmarried appeal to God for their preferred life partner. The Durga puja in Andhra Pradesh is known as Bathukamma Panduga. For love purposes, the ladies make bloom stacks which are inundated later in the waterway. 


    Chhattisgarh: local people of Chhattisgarh praise the celebration for a time of 75 days. Bastar, a town in Chhattisgarh, is known to have praised the celebration for more than 500 years. 


    Karnataka: The celebration of Durga puja is known as Dussehra in Karnataka. Mysore is renowned for its festivals of the celebration. 


    Maharashtra: In Maharashtra, individuals play Garba just before the celebration. Finishing business arrangements and purchasing property is viewed as fortunate at the hour of the celebration of Durga puja. 


    Himachal Pradesh: local people of Himachal Pradesh start the festivals of the celebration when it is going to end in the remainder of the nation. Dhalpur Maidan, arranged in Kullu Valley, is popular for its festivals. 


    Durga puja is viewed as one of the significant celebrations that the individuals of this nation celebrate. Any place you go, from Himachal in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, it is praised with incredible intensity and eagerness.