Maha Saptami, the second day of the five-day Durga Puja, the biggest religious festival of the Bangalee Hindu community and a few small ethnic groups, was celebrated today with enthusiasm and religious fervor across the country. The Maha Ashtami will be celebrated tomorrow and all devotees would offer anjali (worship) at temples throughout the country. A festive mood is being witnessed among the devotees irrespective of ages marking the festival. Special sessions were held at different puja mandaps where devotees offered prayers before the goddess Durga seeking peace and prosperity. … Continue reading Durja Puja: Maha Saptami celebrated, Maha Ashtami tomorrow