General/Practices
Why is Durga Puja celebrated?
Who is the god celebrated in Durga Puja?
Durga
How many days are in the celebrations of Durga Puja?
10 days
Name 2 countries (other than India) Durga Puja is celebrated in
Nepal, Bangladesh, United States, U.K., Australia
Why was Durga created?
To slay the demon Mahishasura
What are the most important days in Durga Puja?
The last 5
Where is Durga Puja most celebrated in India?
Bengal
What animal does Durga ride?
A Lion
What is the month that Durga Puja is celebrated in?
Ashvina (September, October)
What is something that people do to figures of Durga?
Bath it
Name all 3 of the children of Durga
Saraswati, Ganesha, Lakshmi
What days of Durga Puja are usually for chanting mantras, hymns, etc.?
Days 7 and 8
What do people do on the first day of Durga Puja?
Family gatherings/celebrations
What does Durga mean in Sanskrit?
"The Inaccessible" or "The place that is hard to overrun"
What day did Durga kill the demon?
The 10th day