Durga Puja Preparation Of Cooch Behar Rajbari

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Preparation of 'Baro debi' Durga puja is on at Cooch Behar Rajbari.
The height of idol is about 18 feet. On the right, the original idols
of temple being worshiped throughout the year. The bank of river Torsa
will again flourish with joy around the Durga puja.

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A. B.

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Koushik Mukherjee said…
The word "Durga" in Sanskrit means a fort, or a place which is difficult to overrun. Another meaning of "Durga" is "Durgatinashini," which literally translates into "the one who eliminates sufferings." Thus, Hindus believe that goddess Durga protects her devotees from the evils of the world and at the same time removes their miseries.
27 September, 2013 10:32
Koushik Mukherjee said…
The Story of Mahisasura Mardini


The story element speaks of the increasing cruelty of the demon king Mahisasura against the gods. Unable to tolerate his tyranny the gods plead with Vishnu to annihilate the demon. The Trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara (Shiva) come together to create a powerful female form with ten arms - Goddess Durga or 'Mahamaya', the Mother of the Universe who embodies the primeval source of all power.

The gods then bestow upon this Supreme creation their individual blessings and weapons. Armed like a warrior, the goddess rides a lion to battle with the Mahisasura. After a fierce combat the 'Durgatinashini' is able to slay the 'Asura' king with her trident. Heaven and earth rejoice at her victory. Finally, the mantra narration ends with the refrain of mankind's supplication before this Supreme Power:
04 October, 2013 16:27
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