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An Indian FESTIVAL
India
is the land of festival. The Indians celebrate them with great joy. The Indians
are, by nature, religious people. So, religious festival are of great
importance to them. There are festival like holi, Diwali and durga puja which
are celebrated by Hindus. The Muslims celebrate Id and Muharram. The Christian
celebrate Easter and Christmas.
Of all the festival of Hindus. I like durga Puja. It has a
spiritual meaning. Worship to goddess Durga purifies soul. Durga Puja has a
religious background. It is said that Goddess Durga killed Mahishasur who was a
terror to all. This Puja shows the victory of good over evil. Durga is a symbol
of love and hope.
Durga Puja is generally held in October or November. Nature
looks very beautiful. The air is cool. It is neither to hot nor too cold. The image
of goddess Durga is put up at public place. The image is well-beautiful. The Puja
continuous for several days. Schools, colleges and offices are closed on this occasion.
People celebrate this Puja with great joy. Children put on
new clothes. A fair is also held. Children, ladies, and grown-ups visit the
fair. They make offerings to goddess Durga. This Puja is celebrated both in
towns and in villages. On the Dashami evening, the image is taken to a river or
pond and is immersed into the water.
Durga Puja is a religious festival. It is rooted in Indian
life and culture. It is one of the most important Indian festivals.
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