The Legend of Goddess Durga and Mahishasura

This is a very famous legend associated with Durga Puja Festival.

There was once a demon king by the name of Mahishasura who was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. His tough penance pleased Lord Shiva so much that he granted him a boon - that no man or deity will ever be able to kill him.

Armed with such a boon, Mahishasura went about terrorizing both human and gods. His atrocities both troubled and saddened Gods and they sought Lord Brahma's assistance in the matter. Lord Brahma, along with Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva and other Gods of the heaven decided that since no man or deity could kill Mahishasura, a woman with ultimate powers to kill the demon king was the only solution. Thus Goddess Durga was created with the divine powers of all the gods who also armed her with the best of the weapons.

A tough battle followed wherein Goddess Durga first vanquished the army of Mahishasura and then beheaded him.

The outcome pleased the Gods as they sang praises of Goddess Durga. Since then, the worship of Goddess Durga began.

Navratri Festival to Begin from 27th September

The famous Navratri festival is about to begin from 27th September. This will set the festive season rolling.

Navratri or nine nights is dedicated to the the various form of Hindu goddesses.

The first three days is dedicated to Maa Durga, the Goddess of valor.


The next three days are dedicated to Ma Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth.


The last three days are dedicated to Ma Saraswati, the Goddess of Knowledge.


On the ninth day, Kanya Puja is performed that worships the nine form of Goddess. Nine young girls are invited to household, their feet are washed and they are gifted clothes and money as a mark of respect to Goddess Durga.