Durga Puja 2024: Celebrating Goddess Durga in Five Countries Beyond India

Durga Puja 2024: Celebrating the Vibrant Festival of Goddess Durga Across Five Countries Beyond India

Durga Puja is more than a festival. It is the fervor of colors and devotion that touches hearts across boundaries. Originating from India, the festival has seen great attraction in other countries also due to the Indian diaspora. The foreign visits seem to carry the same effervescence and joy of Bengal that binds different peoples together under the worship of Goddess Durga. Five countries where Durga Puja can be witnessed with equal zest are:

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Australia: A Blooming Festival- The first Durga Puja in Australia was conducted in the year 1974 by a few families in New South Wales. Today, the festival is observed in larger cities. It has celebrated through colorful festivals in Sydney and Melbourne. In these cities, Bengali immigrants and other communities of Indians even come together to form rituals. Both have brought into the fabric of society a combined sense of unity and wealth.

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United States: A Flourishing Custom- Durga Puja festivities began in the USA in the 1970s and then spread its wings to the entire 50 states, primarily from the Bengali culture. A number of organizations conduct grand programs allowing people for socialization and worship. Durga Puja now becomes a crucial interface of Indian Americans with their cultural heritage.

Nepal: Dashain Festival- It is Dashain in Nepal-signifying a huge ten-day festival. The whole nation becomes alive with festivity as schools and institutions close to allow families to unite together and celebrate. Rituals and rites are integral to Dashain, where the devotion to the goddess brings the people closer.

Bangladesh: A Cultural Extravaganza- Bangladesh has a high percentage of Hindu Bengalis; therefore, in the cities and districts, the worship of Durga Puja is great. There are temples beautifully carved with sculptures of Goddess Durga that attract people to make a wish and attain peace. The worship of Durga Puja is a significant part of Bangladeshi culture because of the deep tradition and devotion that the Hindu community upholds.

United Kingdom: A Community Event- The Indian diaspora celebrates Durga Puja in the UK with remarkable enthusiasm. It is an event that is led by organizations of women, taking images of the goddess that perfectly resonate with Bengali traditions. This attains community spirit as it brings people together and makes them connect, share joy, and spread love during such an auspicious time.
And as Durga Puja continues to spread across borders, it is, in fact a true reminder of the power of tradition and the bonding nature of worship.

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