Maha Saptami
October 18 - SUNDAY
Observance: Restricted Holiday Holiday (India)
"The seventh day marking Durga's transformation into warrior goddess ready to vanquish the buffalo demon."
The seventh day of Durga Puja when the goddess is believed to have begun her battle with Mahishasura.
Traditions:
- Performing Saptami puja rituals with chanting of mantras and offerings
- Presenting offerings of nine types of leaves and sacred plants
- Visiting multiple pandals to see different artistic interpretations of Durga
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Fun Fact:
On Saptami, devotees traditionally place a banana tree (kola bou) beside Ganesha, symbolizing Durga's companion.