Durga is the other half of Shiva; he is the form, she is the expression. Shakti (Durga) is considered to be the mother of the
universe, while Purusha (Shiva) is the father. This illuminate us that no women is apart from the men and all are equal in all aspects.

Sending Wishes on Durga Puja

Choicest wishes are sent to my loved ones,
On this special day of Durga Puja;
May Maa Durga illuminate your life
With her blessings and bliss;
May she forever guide your path
Leading to success and glory.

Wishing you a Happy Durga Puja

'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.

Invoking goddess Durga on earth, Kolkata observed Mahalaya with devotional songs, scriptural recitations and prayers as greetings on social media enlivened a rainy day. Meanwhile, around 300 people came together to create the longest ‘alpana’ or ‘rangoli’ on 1.4 km stretch of Lake Road in South Kolkata.