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Katyayani: Born out of anger of Gods, the sixth avatar of Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur

For slaying the demon Mahishasur, She is also known as Mahishasurmardini

Skandamata: The mother of Kartikeya, the fifth form of Maa Durga

She is depicted as carrying baby Murugan or Lord Kartikeya in her lap while riding a ferocious lion. 

Chandraghanta: The third avatar of Maa Durga who is always ready to fight the demons

She rides a tiger or a lion to as a symbol of bravery and is also known as Chandika and Rannchandi.

Kolkata HC dismisses petition challenging Mamata Banerjee government’s decision to give funds to Durga Puja Committees

The West Bengal CM had on September 10 announced disbursal of Rs 10,000 to each of the 28,000 puja committees across the state.

Shailaputri: The manifestation of Maa Durga worshipped on the first day of Navratri

Maa Shailaputri rides a bull and carries a lotus in Her left hand and a Trishul in Her right hand.

Owaisi’s MLA regrets saying ‘Ganpati Bappa’, pledges to never do such a thing again

Waris Pathan had to apologise after his party AIMIM reportedly disapproved his visit to a Ganesh pandal and chanting slogans.

Shahrukh Khan’s son celebrates Ganesh Puja, Islamic fundamentalists call it a ‘sin’

This is not the first time celebrities have been trolled by fundamentalists on social media.

Communal clashes in Assam after Muslim man allegedly insults Lord Ram in Facebook: Reports

The police have registered an FIR against the Muslim man who has been absconding after sharing the Facebook post.

United Nations to issue special stamp to commemorate Deepavali

In 2016, US Postal Service had also issued a stamp to celebrate Diwali

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