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The Story Behind Durga Puja
Durga Puja or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of
the Hindu goddess Durga. It starts on the 6th day of the navratri, and ends with Dussehra on the 10th day.
Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil