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Hindu Religious Studies 23

Durga, the goddess

Durga killed Mahishasur. So she is called Mahishmardini. She killed

two demons called Shumbha and Nishumbha. The stories of Durga are

written in our Holy Book Shrishrichandi. Chandi is to be read during

Chandi Puja.

There is a definite tithi or lunar day for Durga Puja. It is performed in

autumn. So it is also called Sharadiya Puja or autumnal worship. Durga

Puja performed in spring is called Basanti or springtime worship.

However, the autumnal worship is more known as Durga Puja.