'Maa durga' is the Universal 'Maa' which symbolizes unlimited power, that is indicated by the lion that she rides. Her power is to protect the virtue and destroy evil.

Durga Puja signifies the victory of good over evil. It is a ten-day festival which starts from Mahalaya and ends on Dashami. The city of Kolkata rejoices these days by worshiping Goddess Durga, along with her four children.