Durga Puja is the biggest festival dedicated Mother Durga in Hinduism. The main pujas, festivities, sacrifice, and rituals are spread over five days. Durga Puja 2023 date and time is from October 19 to October 24. The Durga Puja traditionally begins on the Mahalaya in Ashwin month, a day when Chandi Stotram is recited as an invitation for Goddess Durga to descend to earth. In 2023, Mahalaya is on October 14 (in Bengali Calendars). Durga Puja 2023 dates in India as per Bengali Calendar October 14, 2023 – Shubho Mahalaya October 20, 2023 – Maha Sashti October 21, 2023 – Maha Saptami October 22, 2023 – Maha Ashtami or Mahashtami October 23, 2023 – Mahanavami or Mahanavami October 23, 2023 – Vijaya Dashami or Vijayadashami Story of Durga Puja in Bengali Tradition In Bengali Tradition, Durga Puja celebrates the arrival of Goddess Durga with her children to earth. She lives along with her husband in the Kailash Mountain and annually she arrives in Ashwin mon