How Durga puja started in Eastern India
H ello friends, Shubha Vijaya... After a long break I am here again with a new story of a new destination. Today, I have come to you with a mythological story, very much connected to the Durga puja in West Bengal. Actually, I was all ready to post this story before the Puja times, but due to some unavoidable circumstances I failed to post this story as per plannings. But still the puja spirit is not over as Diwali is coming. So, lets start our journey. In West Bengal, Durga puja is celebrated all through with a lot of splendor and luxury. We enjoy pandal hopping, family outing, party with friends, eating at restaurents etc, and for people like me puja times gives the essential break to explore new places in India. But one question always was in my mind that from when did such celebration started? As per history there is an answer which is different, but as per mythology there are 2 answers. And in this story I will take you to a place ...