Durga Puja festival is an important Hindu festival which is marked
by worshipping Goddess Durga. It is a nine day celebration, each day is
marked by worshipping Shiva, Lakshmi, Ganesha, Saraswati, Kartikeya,
Mahishasura and Goddess Durga. Celebrations of Durga Puja are visible
throughout the country but this festival witness a grand celebration
especially in the state of West Bengal where the festivities take gigantic
proportions. Many pandals are decorated during the festival to honour
Goddess Durga.
The festival is known as various names such as Dussehra, Akalbodhan,
Durgotsab, Maayer Pujo, etc. It is also known as Navratri Puja in Gujarat,
Maharashtra, Delhi. Fasting, festival dishes, devotional songs, decorations
are some of the main aspects of the Dussehra festivals. Like any other
festival in India, this Durga Pooja festival is also incomplete without the
exchange of Gifts.
Popular Durga pooja Gifts
Goddess Durga Idols:- On the occasion of Durga Puja, one can send
blessings to his loved ones by gifting them an aesthetically carved idol of
Goddess Durga. All the experienced artisans indulge themselves in creating
such idols.
Dandiya Sticks:- The market gets flooded with beautifully decorated
dandiya sticks which is an important part of Navratri poja. For nine days,
people used to gather near the pooja place and play dandiya with these
sticks. dandiya sticks can be a better option to present to your dear ones
on this auspicious occasion.
Apparels for Durga Puja:- People also gift clothes like sarees,
dhoti and kurtas to their loved ones. Saress with elegant embroidery is the
most popular gifts for women.
Dussehra Greeting Cards:- Durga Puja greetings cards are the perfect
gift for those staying in different countries. You can easily select an
e-card and send them to your loved ones within a minute to greet them. Dura
Puja greetings are very easily delivered and most of them are easy to
purchase too.
Durga Puja Items:- Various types of Durga Pooja items including
pooja diya, chunari for Maa Durga and many more can also be gifted to the
near and dear ones. This is a way to convey your blessings and love to them.
Sweets & Mithais:- Delicious Sweets and mithais can be a perfect
gift for Dussehra festival. All the sweets shop gets flooded with variety of
mithais to attract people on this occasion. You can also send sweets to
distant places through online gifting sites and wish your dear one around
the globe.
Decoratives :- You can also browse through different variety of
Durga Pooja decoratives that includes wall hangings, lamp shades, candle
holders, etc. These can be used to decorate your home, pooja place, entry
place and many others.