Durga Puja
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Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গা পূজা) is an annual Hindu festival celebrated predominantly in the Indian states of West Bengal, Odisha, Tripura, Bihar, Assam, and among Hindus in Bangladesh and Nepal. It honors the goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. The festival holds particular significance for Bengali Hindus and is widely regarded as one of the most important religious and cultural events. [1]