Durga Mata Puja is a significant Hindu festival celebrated to honor the goddess Durga, also known as Devi or Shakti. It is observed with great devotion and enthusiasm by devotees all over the world, especially in India and among the Hindu diaspora.

The festival typically takes place over a period of nine days known as Navratri. It is believed that during these nine days, the goddess Durga descends to Earth to bless her devotees and rid the world of evil. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to a different form of the goddess, representing her various manifestations and powers. These forms include Shailaputri, Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta, Kushmanda, Skandamata, Katyayani, Kalaratri, Mahagauri, and Siddhidatri

Devotees engage in various rituals and practices during Durga Mata Puja. They visit temples dedicated to Durga Mata and offer prayers and floral tributes. Elaborate puja ceremonies are conducted, where the goddess is worshipped with incense, flowers, fruits, and special offerings. Many people observe fasting during Navratri as a mark of devotion and seek the blessings of the goddess for prosperity, happiness, and spiritual upliftment.