Portrait of the Goddess

The warrior Goddess, Durga who vanquishes the evil demon Mahishashur, is worshipped in the most grand way imaginable in Bengal. This again tells a lot about the Bengalis, the empowerment of women in these parts, the strong ideas of good and evil, etc.

Today is Ashtami, the 3rd day(mid way) of the Pujas that last for 5 days. The day with maximum celebrations and also the impending feeling that the Pujas are coming to an end...