For Bengalis, Durga Puja is more than a festival; it is the homecoming of Maa Durga, our beloved mother, returning to her maternal home with her children. Rooted in centuries-old Bengali traditions, the sacred rituals of Maha Saptami begin with the Nabapatrika Snan and the invocation of the Goddess, carrying forward generations of faith, devotion, and love. With flowers, bel leaves, fruits, coconuts, sweets, incense, lamps, and the cherished bhog of khichuri, labra, and payes

Maha Shashthi marks the sacred welcome of Maa Durga, bringing devotion, hope, and festive joy to every Bengali heart. The rituals of Bodhon, Amantran, and Adhibas symbolise the awakening, invitation, and ceremonial consecration of the Goddess. The traditional puja preparations include a sacred ghot (ঘট) filled with water, mango leaves, and a coconut; bel leaves (বেলপাতা), hibiscus and other flowers, sandalwood paste, incense, dhuno, a lit diya, and a ceremonial bell. Fruits,