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Maa Kali is the symbol of destruction and ferocity. But, this destruction leads to the emergence of goodness and virtue. Since time immemorial while women are seen as Goddess Lakshmi, then they can transform into Maa Kali if needed. She also stands for the immense energy and power a woman holds in her soul. This raw potentiality becomes the object of glorification. Celebrate with us the five days of Diwali festivities as we make you aware about the jubilations of Kali Puja.
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Legendary Story Behind Durga Puja
The popular image of Maa Kali depicts her fury and ravenous as she can be seen standing on the chest of Lord Shiva with her tongue hanging out of her mouth. Maa Kali, the savior of heaven and earth from the evil clutches of demons like Shambhu and Nishambhu accompanied by Dakini and Kogini went to clear the demons from the face of the universe, she lost her control. Her barbarous acts did not see the person coming in her way. She started killing everyone thereby creating a chaos. To save the Gods, Lord Shiva had to intervene. In order to do so, he deliberately threw himself under the feet of Goddess Kali. The picture portrays the same moment.
Significance Of Kali Puja
Another common posture of Maa Kali is the one where she is wearing the garland of the heads of the demons. The main purpose of performing Kali Puja is to wash away our sins and get rid of evil traits like ego, anger, pride, envy and others. The sixteenth day of Karthika is the auspicious occasion on which the Kali puja is observed. Being a form of Tantrik Puja, the rituals are performed at the midnight of the Amavasya night. We actually, offer prayers to Shyama Kali, who was the first of the ten incarnations of the Goddess Durga.
Celebrations In Bengal
The celebrations of Kali Puja has a unique flavor to it in Bengal. It would not be wrong to say that the enthusiasm of the people all across India for Diwali is equivalent to the gusto of Bengalis for Kali Puja. Elaborate decorations, Lightings and sweets are the foreground of the atmosphere during the celebrations of the festival. People exchange gifts among each other and pray for happiness, prosperity and peace to prevail all around.
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