29K views · 1K reactions | On the final day of Durga Puja, two beautiful rituals take center stage—Sindur Khela and the immersion of Durga idols. But what do these traditions signify? ✨ Let’s uncover the deep meaning behind these age-old customs.  #DurgaPuja #SindurKhela #Vijayadashami #Dussehra | HISTORY | Facebook

As the city celebrates Durga Puja with devotion and grandeur, here’s a look back at Kolkata’s incredible journey. Believed to be named after Kalikshetra, the land of Goddess Kali, Kolkata grew from three villages into the first capital of British India. It was here that Asia’s first newspaper was printed, India’s first tram ran and the country’s first car was built. This Durga Pujo, explore the history of Kolkata, the City of Joy, devotion and unforgettable firsts. 🌸🙏✨ #Saptami #DurgaPuja #Nav

Every Vijayadashami, the air turns red with devotion and joy as women celebrate Sindur Khela. What begins with offering sindoor to Goddess Durga flows into a festival of colour, unity and shared celebration. Watch the joyful visuals of this very special ritual. 🙏 #Vijayadashami #Dussehra #DurgaPuja | HISTORY

Did you know that there is an intriguing story behind the celebration of Dussehra / Dasara festival in addition to the return of Shri Ram? Follow this space and follow Cycle Pure on Facebook to get more interesting trivia about Indian festivals, Mythology and Culture. Watch out for the story of Shri Ram’s return to Ayodhya next. In a majority of the non-native Hindi speaking diaspora India, the Dussehra / Dasara marks the final day when Maa Durga, in her fight against the mighty demon Mahishasur

1,000 toddlers participate in 'Vijayadashami' rituals; First letters written on their tongues to embark on educational journey | SimpliCity News: Coimbatore