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A mother-son duo answer few questions on Durga Puja They say "Significance is very strong because it's one of the only female-oriented Durga Puja because we idolise Durga Maa. As we were taught throughout our childhood that we need to celebrate these four-five days of Durga Puja. We are worshipping Maa Durga and its a very strong festival. I am 23 years old and I am still celebrating. Over here from the age of 2 to 64 to 80+ whatever age bracket there is everyone is celebrating the same emotion. It's a very strong festival for us, for Bengalis and now people from other diverse communities are also taking part in this festival. I am celebrating after five years with my parents so I bought from Saptami to Navami I got new clothes. Bhog is very important, bhog is something which we give to Du
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