Category: CulturePart of speech: nounDifficulty: CommonRecommended for ★ UPSC
দুর্গাপূজা
/durga puja/Roman
English meaning: Durga Puja
Definition
The most important festival of West Bengal, celebrating the goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. The elaborate community pandals and cultural events attract millions worldwide. UNESCO added Durga Puja to its Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2021.
Example
“দুর্গাপূজা বাংলার সবচেয়ে বড় উৎসব।”
In English: “Durga Puja is the largest festival of Bengal.”
Literary Heritage
“জননী জন্মভূমিশ্চ স্বর্গাদপি গরীয়সী।”
/Janani janmabhumishcha swargadapi gariyasi./
“Mother and motherland are greater than heaven.”
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Language information
- Language
- বাংলা
- Bengali
- Script
- Bengali
- Family
- Indo-Aryan
- Speakers
- 270M