Maha Saptami is being celebrated by the Hindu community of the country on the second day of the five-day Durga Puja, marking the Goddess’s victory over demon Mahishashur. The devotees are singing hymns and offering flowers seeking the blessings of Durga.
According to the hindu religion she is the saviour of humanity from all evils. The victory of Goddess Durga, daughter of the majestic Himalayas, over the devil symbolises the triumph of good over evil. The Maha Sasthi was celebrated on Friday, the first day of the biggest religious festival of Bengali Hindus, with the mandaps wearing festive looks.
On the third day of Maha Ashtami on October 22, different rituals including offering of Anjali and Kumari Puja will be held in the morning and Sandhi Puja in the late afternoon or in the evening. Maha Nabami Puja will be held on the fourth day on October 23.
On the final day of Bijaya Dashami, puja will be offered in the morning and Darpan Bisharjan will also be held. The five-day festival will come to an end with immersion of idols of goddess Durga and her offspring - Ganesha, Karitik, Laxmi and Saraswati.