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I took this photo at the Durga Temple in Vijayawada. As it has common to not take any electronics into major temples in India, it took some time for me to get near enough to get a good picture. I thought it was a great time to take a picture because the temple was very well lit and its golden color really contrasted it with the black background.
Non funtionalChandralok cinema is used by artists from Bengal to prepare idols for Durga Puja Samitis in Delhi.
Camden Town Hall, Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9JE (See Map)
[2011 Puja Dates : 2nd October 2011, Sunday to 6th October 2011, Thursday]
Durga Puja - the ceremonial worship of the mother goddess, is one of the most important festivals, is celebrated every year in the month of October with much gaiety and grandeur in India and abroad, especially in Bengal, where the ten-armed goddess riding the lion and killing the Buffalo-Demon (Mahishasura) is worshipped with great passion and devotion. The traditional icon of the goddess worshiped during the Durga Puja is in line with the iconography delineated in the scriptures. In Durga, the Gods bestowed their powers to co-create a beautiful goddess with ten arms, each carrying their most lethal weapon. The tableau of Durga also features her four children - Kartikeya, Ganesha, Saraswati and Lakshmi.
More, hinduism.about.com/od/durgapuja/a/durga_puja_history.htm
Images of Durga Puja at Kolkata: www.google.co.uk/search?q=durga+puja+kolkata&hl=en&am...
Durga (Sanskrit, f., दुर्गा, durgā, wörtl.: die schwer Zugängliche, die schwer zu Begreifende) ist die wohl populärste Form der Göttin im Hinduismus, die in unterschiedlichen göttlichen Erscheinungsformen existiert, gütig und strafend: Sie ist eine Göttin der Vollkommenheit, die als Sarasvati, Lakshmi und Ishvari sowie in anderen Formen erscheinen kann und unter anderem Kraft, Wissen, Handeln und Weisheit verkörpert. Im Tantrismus ist sie Shakti. Während sie etwa als Lakshmi zu Vishnu und als Sarasvati zu Brahma gehört, ist sie in der Form der Durga keinem männlichen Gott zugeordnet. Sie kann vier Arme haben, acht, zehn oder zwanzig, manchmal auch achtzehn, was große Kraft (Shakti) symbolisiert. Auf der Stirn befindet sich das dritte Auge und sie reitet auf einem Löwen oder Tiger. In ihren zornvollen Manifestationen tritt sie als Kali oder Camunda auf. In ihren meist zehn Händen trägt sie verschiedene Symbole, die variieren können. Typisch sind Muschel, Diskus, Dreizack, Pfeil und Bogen, Schwert, Schild, Gebetskette, Glocke und Keule. Sie gilt als Mahadevi (Große Göttin) und Allmutter. Im Shaktismus stellt Durga die höchste Göttin dar, die alle anderen Götter überragt und eins ist mit dem Absoluten. Die Mädchen-Göttin in Nepal, die Kumari, gilt als eine Inkarnation der Durga.
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Durga-puja is one of the most celebrated festival of India. In Eastern India the images of Goddess Durga is made and worshipped for 10 days, most important being the last five days at the end of which the statues are immersed in water. The statues take almost or more than 3 months to make following a ver y stringent process of making it layer by layer!!
Here the mud structure is almost ready!! It will be painted in appropriate colours, dressed up with jewellery and a crown and in gorgeous saree before the Puja begins!!
Shot @ Bangalore,October 2014
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Goddess Durga in Hindu religion is the mother of the universe and believed to be the power behind the work of creation, preservation, and destruction of the world. Since time immemorial she has been worshipped as the supreme power of the Supreme Being and has been mentioned in many scriptures - Yajur Veda, Vajasaneyi Samhita and Taittareya Brahman.
Durga incarnated as the united power of all divine beings, who offered her the required physical attributes and weapons to kill the demon "Mahishasur".
Durga is depicted as having eight or ten hands. These represent eight quadrants or ten directions in Hinduism. This suggests that she protects the devotees from all directions.
Durga also known as three eyed Goddess. The left eye represents desire (the moon), the right eye represents action (the sun), and the central eye knowledge (fire).
Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গা পূজা or Assamese: দুর্গা পূজা or Oriya: ଦୁର୍ଗା ପୂଜା [d̪urɡa pudʒa], listen: About this sound listen (help·info), "Worship of Durga"), also referred to as Durgotsava (Bengali: দুর্গোৎসব or Oriya: ଦୁର୍ଗୋତ୍ସବ Bengali pronunciation: [d̪urɡot̪ʃɔb], listen: About this sound Durgotsava (help·info), "Festival of Durga") or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It refers to all the six days observed as Mahalaya, Shashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami and Vijayadashami. The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar and the fortnight corresponding to the festival is called Devi Paksha, "Fortnight of the Goddess"). Devi Paksha is preceded by Mahalaya, the last day of the previous fortnight Pitri Paksha, "Fortnight of the Forefathers"), and is ended on Kojagori Lokkhi Puja ("Worship of Goddess Lakshmi on Kojagori Full Moon Night").
Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of Good over Evil.
Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal, where it is a five-day annual holiday. In West Bengal, Assam ,Tripura, which has a majority of Bengali Hindus and Assamese Hindus, it is the biggest festival of the year. Not only it is the biggest Hindu festival celebrated throughout the state, it is also the most significant socio-cultural event in Bengali Hindu society. Apart from eastern India, Durga Puja is also celebrated in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Punjab, Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Kerala. Durga Puja is also celebrated as a major festival in Nepal where 91% is Hindu. It is also celebrated in Bangladesh where the 8% population is Hindu. Nowadays, many diaspora Assamese and Bengali cultural organisations arrange for Durgotsab in countries such as the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, Germany, France, The Netherlands, Singapore and Kuwait, among others. In 2006, a grand Durga Puja ceremony was held in the Great Court of the British Museum.
The prominence of Durga Puja increased gradually during the British Raj in Bengal and erstwhile Assam. After the Hindu reformists identified Durga with India, she became an icon for the Indian independence movement. In the first quarter of the 20th century, the tradition of Baroyari or Community Puja was popularised due to this. After independence, Durga Puja became one of the largest celebrated festivals in the whole world. It is also the largest open Air Art Exhibition in the World.
Durga Puja also includes the worship of Shiva, who is Durga's consort (Durga is an aspect of Goddess Parvati), in addition to Lakshmi, Saraswati with Ganesha and Kartikeya, who are considered to be Durga's children. Worship of mother nature is done, through nine types of plant (called "Kala Bou"), including a plantain (banana) tree, which represent nine divine forms of Goddess Durga.Modern traditions have come to include the display of decorated pandals and artistically depicted sculptures (murti) of Durga, exchange of Vijaya greetings and publication of Puja Annuals.
www.iloveindia.com/spirituality/goddesses/durga/chalisa.html
Shri Durga Chalisa is a "forty verse" prayer. These verses are usually recited or chanted by groups. The acts and deeds of Sri Durga are recalled in these verses to aid the devotee to meditate on virtuous and noble qualities.
Namo Namo Durge Sukh Karani, Namo Namo Ambe Dukh Harani
Nirakar Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tihoun Lok Phaili Uujiyaari
Shashi Lalaat Mukh Maha Vishala, Netra Lal Bhrikoutee Vikaraala
Roop Maatu Ko Adhik Suhaave, Darshan Karata Jana Ati Sukh Paave
Tum Sansar Shakti Laya Keena, Palana Hetu Anna Dhan Deena
Annapoorna Hui Tu Jag Pala, Tumhi Aadi Sundari Bala
Pralayakala Sab Nashana Haari, Tum Gouri Shiv Shankar Pyari
Shiv Yogi Tumhre Gun Gaavein, Brahma Vishnu Tumhein Nit Dhyavein
Roop Saraswati Ka Tum Dhara, Day Subuddhi Rishi Munina Ubara
Dharyo Roop Narsimha Ko Amba, Pragat Bhayi Phaad Ke Khamba
Raksha Kari Prahlad Bachaayo, Hiranyaykush Ko Swarga Pathayo
Lakshmi Roop Dharo Jag Maahin, Shree Narayan Anga Samahin
Ksheer Sindhu Mein Karat Vilaasa, Daya Sindhu Deejey Man Aasa
Hingalaja Mein Tumhi Bhavani, Mahima Amit Na Jaat Bakhani
Matangi Aru Dhoomawati Mata, Bhuvaneshwari Bagala Sukhdata
Shree Bhairav Tara Jag Tarani, Chhinna Bhala Bhava Dukh Nivarini
Kehari Vahan Soha Bhavani, Laangur Veer Chalata Agavani
Kar Mein Khappar Khadaga Virajay, Jako Dekh Kaal Dar Bhajey
Sohe Astra Aur Trishula, Jase Uthata Shatru Hiya Shoola
Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat
Nagarkot Mein Toumhi Virajat, Tihoun Lok Mein Danka Baajat Shumbh
Nishumbh Daanuv Tum Maare, Rakta Beej Shankhana Sanghaare
Mahishasur Nrip Ati Abhimaani, Jehi Agh Bhar Mahi Akulaani
Roop Karaal Kali ka Dhara, Sen Sahita Tum Tihin Samhara
Pari Gaarh Santana Par Jab Jab, Bhayi Sahay Matou Tum Tab Tab
Amarpuri Arubaa Sab Lokaa, Tab Mahima Sab Kahey Ashoka
Jwala Mein Hai Jyoti Tumhari, Tumhein Sada Poojey Nar Nari
Prem Bhakti Se Jo Yash Gave, Dukh Daridra Nikat Nahin Aave
Dhyaave Tumhein Jo Nar Man Layi, Janma Maran Tako Chhouti Jaayi
Yogi Sur Muni Kahat Pukaari, Yog Na Hoye Bina Shakti Tumhari
Shankara Acharaj Tap Ati Keenho, Kaam Krodh Jeet Sab Leenho
Nishidin Dhyan Dharo Shankar Ko, Kaahu Kaal Nahin Soumiro Tumko
Shakti Roop Ko Maram Na Payo, Shakti Gayi Tab Man Pachitayo
Sharnagat Huyi Kirti Bakhaani, Jai Jai Jai Jagadambe Bhavani
Bhayi Prasanna Aadi Jagadamba, Dayi Shakti Nahin Keen Vilamba
Maukon Maatu Kashta Ati Ghero, Tum Bin Kaun Harey Dukh Mero
Asha Trishna Nipat Satavein, Ripu Moorakh Mohe Ati Darpaave
Shatru Nash Kijey Maharani, Soumiron Ikchit Tumhein Bhavani
Karo Kripa Hey Maatu Dayala, Riddhi Siddhi Dey Karahou Nihaala
Jab Lagi Jiyoun Daya Phal Paoun, Tumhro Yash Mein Sada Sounaoun
Durga Chalisa Jo Nar Gaavey, Sab Sukh Bhog Parampad Pavey
Devidas Sharan Nij Jaani, Karahoun Kripa Jagadambe Bhavani
Shot @ Bangalore,Sept 2014
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An Exhibition Of Arts and Crafts
Durga Puja is an annual Hindu festival in India that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. During this period Bengal turns to an art gallery to celebrate its biggest festival .
Durgapur Station Club, DPL, West Bengal, India