Published on : 29 Sep 2025, 2:14 am

Staff Reporter

GUWAHATI: The festivities of the Sharadiya Durga Puja began in Assam this evening with the auspicious rituals of Kalparambha, Bel Baran, Amantran, and Adhibas of Goddess Durga from 6 pm onwards.

As per astrologers, this year the Agaman (arrival) of the Goddess is considered auspicious, while the Gaman (departure) is viewed with concern. Goddess Durga ’s arrival on an elephant is interpreted as a symbol of prosperity, fertile harvests, and abundance. However, her departure on a palanquin (Dola) is believed to signify unrest and turmoil ahead.

The schedule of major rituals, according to astrologers, is Nabapatrika Pravesh at 9 am, followed by the Maha Saptami Puja from 10 am on September 29, the Maha Ashtami Puja from 7 am to 11 a

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