Durga Puja

Durga (; , ), also known as Mahādevī (; , , [mɐɦaːd̪eːʋiː]), and Ādiśakti(; , , [aːd̪ɪ ʃɐkt̪i]), is one of the most important deities in Hinduism. She is regarded as the principal aspect of Adi Parashakti, the Ultimate Reality in Shaktism and widely worshipped by the followers of this goddess-centric sect, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism.

Hindu festival in Indian subcontinent

Hindu religious text (c. 550 CE)

Kalaratri () is the seventh of the nine Navadurga forms of the goddess Mahadevi. She is first referenced in the Devi Mahatmya. Kalaratri is one of the fearsome forms of the goddess. It is not uncommon to find the names Kali and Kalaratri being used interchangeably, although these two deities are argued to be separate entities by some. Kali is first mentioned in Hinduism as a distinct goddess around 300 BCE in the Mahabharata, which is thought to have been written between the 5th and 2nd centuries BCE (with possible oral transmission from a much earlier period).

Jagatdhatri or Jagaddhatri or Mahadurga (, ) is an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga, worshipped in the Indian state of West Bengal and other states like Odisha and Jharkhand. Maa Jagadhatri, the Goddess who is revered as the protector of the world. In Bengal, her puja is celebrated as the comeback of Devi, specifically in Krishnanagar, Chandannagar, Santipur, Rishra, Midnapore,Singur and Guptipara.

Durga Puja celebration in the city of Kolkata

eighth day of the Navratri festival in Hinduism

Barowari () refers to the public organisation of a religious entity, mainly in West Bengal, India. Barowari has significance associated with the Durga Puja festival, in which the Hindu Goddess Durga is worshipped; symbolising the victory of good over evil. The word "Barowari" comes from the Sanskrit words "bar", which means public, and Persian word "wari", means For.

Kumortuli (Coo-more-tool-e) (Kumartuli is a widely used misspelling and mispronunciation) is a traditional potters' quarter in North Kolkata in West Bengal, India. The city is renowned for its sculpting prowess. It not only manufactures clay idols for various festivals but also regularly exports them.

thumb|A scene of Akalabodhana, the untimely realization of Durga by Rama, as described in the Krittivasi Ramayana; Puja (Hinduism)|Puja [[mandapa of Khidirpur Venus Club, Kolkata, 2010]]

thumb|A brass dhunachi used for performing Arti (Hinduism)|aarti in Bengali Hindu religious events, including [[Durga Puja]] Dhunachi is a Bengali incense burner (commonly used in conjunction with Indian frankincense or dhuno () for traditional ceremonies) used for one of the stages during arti (ritualised worship). It is often used following the arti with the pradip (a lamp with an odd number of wicks).

type of dance