Vijaya Durga Puja or Worship of Durga Devi gives not only prosperity, but liberation from all bondage’s. It leads to the attainment of Knowledge of the Self. The story of the Kena Upanishad, known as the Yaksha-Prashna, supports this view. Uma taught the Truth to the Devas. She can do anything. She can mend or end. Durga Puja is one of the most awaited religious festivals of India which is celebrated with full zeal all over the country. Durga was created for the slaying of the buffalo demon Mahisasura by Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and therefore the lesser gods, who were otherwise powerless to beat him. Born adult and delightful , Durga presents a fierce menacing form to her enemies. She is typically depicted riding a lion and with 8 or 10 arms, each holding the special weapon of the gods, who gave them to her for her battle against the buffalo demon.She can turn silence into speech ,Ignorance into knowledge ,Defeat into a victory, Ugliness into beauty, Poverty into wealth, Selfishness to selflessness.
