LIVE - India celebrates Durga Puja 2024 – A festival for the Goddess Durga | euronews

LIVE: Join us live as the grand Durga Puja 2024 festivities unfold across India. Celebrated with immense devotion, Durga Puja marks the triumph of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasura, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. Thousands gather at beautifully crafted pandals to worship the goddess, representing strength and compassion. The festival, which runs from October 9 to October 13, 2024, includes significant rituals like Maha Saptami, Durga Ashtami, and Vijaya Dashami, culminating in the emotional Visarjan (immersion of idols) on the final day. Tune in to witness key ceremonies, such as the Sandhi Puja on Ashtami, where 108 lotuses and lamps are offered to the goddess, and the colorful Sindoor Khela, where married women apply vermilion to each other as a blessing for marital harmony. Experience the cultural richness, traditional dances, and communal prayers that make Durga Puja one of the most vibrant festivals in India. Whether you're interested in the religious significance or the spectacular artistry of the pandals, this livestream captures the essence of this iconic Hindu celebration. ⬇️ Always stay informed ⬇️ ???? Follow all the news on ???? https://euronews.com ???? Subscribe ► https://www.youtube.com/@euronews ???? Watch our LIVE here: https://www.youtube.com/c/euronews/live ???? Follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/euronews Twitter: https://twitter.com/euronews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/euronews.tv/ ???? Subscribe to our thematic channels: NoComment: https://www.youtube.com/c/nocommenttv?sub_confirmation=1 Euronews Green: http://bit.ly/2sMsaDB Euronews Next: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsNext?sub_confirmation=1 Euronews Travel: https://www.youtube.com/c/EuronewsTravel?sub_confirmation=1 Download our new app to receive all the latest updates from Europe’s newsroom: https://apps.eur.ws/8HQ4 #durgapuja2024 #india #festival