Top 5 Gift Ideas for

Durga Puja

Goddess Durga ● ‘Durga’ in Sanskrit means the eradicator of obstacles

● The Deity is the incarnation of united divine beings

● The Goddess symbolises the whole universe

● She was invoked to kill demon ‘Mahishasur’

● All the deities presented their weapons to her

● The Goddess is worshipped for happiness & prosperity

● The ten armed deity riding on a lion comes with her sons and

daughters: Lakshmi, Saraswati, Ganesha & Kartikeya

Durga Puja Celebration

● Durga Puja is observed in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September-October)

● It is one of the most fervorous festivals of India especially West Bengal

● The last four days of ‘Navratri’ (Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, Dashami) are celebrated as Durga Puja

● The festival encompasses fasting, sincere worshipping and grand feasting

Durga Puja Celebration● The beat of ‘ Dhak’ ( a kind of drum) fills the air during these four

days● The celebration ends on Dashami

● ‘Sindur khela’ (a Bengali ritual observed with vermillion) & ‘Visarjan’ (immersion) are the main attractions on Dashami

● Earlier only affluent households used to host Durga Puja

● Now it has become a ‘Baro-yari-Utsab’ or Community Celebration

● It unites people from all walks of life

Evolution of Durga Puja

● The festival has assumed great economic significance

● Many artisans survive solely on this grand festival

Evolution of Durga Puja

Durga Puja Calendar, 2014

Exchanging gifts is an essential custom of this jubilant festival

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Grand Gift Ideas

Gift Hamper Chocolates Mithai Thali

Make your loved one the star of every puja pandal

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Apparels

Let your loved ones dazzle in Exquisite Jewelleries

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Jewellery

Wish ‘Subho Bijoya’ with a delicious assortment of sweets

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Sweets

Encourage the Star Chef of your House

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Electronic Kitchenware

Let your loved ones relish delectable Bengali cuisines at famous eateries

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Dining Voucher

Happy Durga Puja !!

Wish you all

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Exciting Gifts & Warm Wishes

Celebrate the Grand Festival