History and significance: According to Hindu mythology, the demon Mahishasura had received a boon of invincibility from Lord Brahma, which meant that no man or god could kill him. Mahishasura attacked the gods and chased them out of heaven after receiving the blessing. To fight off the demon king, all the gods came together to worship Adi Shakti. The divine light that came out of all the gods during the puja created Maa Durga.
The fight between Maa Durga and Mahishasura lasted for ten days. Goddess Durga slayed the demon king on the tenth day, and hence the day it is celebrated as Vijaya Dashami, symbolising the victory of good over evil. On the last day, devotees immerse Goddess Durga’s idol in the holy water of the river Ganges. It is known as Durga Visarjan. Before the immersion, worshippers carry out processions accompanied by the beating of drums, singing and dancing.
Maha Kali is the fiercest of all goddesses of Hinduism
Mata Ka Jagran at Cosy Homes, Sector 9, Rohini, New Delhi
Mata Ki Chuntri on display at Rajapur Gaon roadside market in Rohini, New Delhi
Mata Sherwali Pandal decorated on the ocassion of Mata Ki Chowki
Metal statue of Goddess Kali at Surajkund Crafts Mela
Musicians at Mata Ki Chowki
Navratri Festival Celebrations in Delhi
On ocassion of Navratri people decorate home temples with flowers and garlands
People buying Garland and flowers for Navratri Puja
People prepare for Navratri celebration by buying Green Coconut Earthen Pots Mata Ki Chunri and other items
Plaster of Paris Statue of Maa Kali on display for sale at Deepali Chowk, Rohini, New Delhi
Professional Mata ki Bhetein Singers at a Mata ki Chowki in Rohini, New Delhi
Rangoli designs at Durga Puja Venue
Shiv Parvati Dance item performed at Mata Ki Chowki Cosy Apartments, Sector 9, Rohini, New Delhi
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