Why Do We Immerse Durga Idol?

In Hinduism, the goddess Durga brass Murti is worshipped as the supreme deity. She is considered the embodiment of Shakti, the feminine power of God. The Navratri festival is celebrated nine days long in honor of this goddess by millions of devotees across India. On the last day, i.e., Vijayadashami, we immerse Maa Durga Hindu god statues in water to signify her departure back to Mount Kailash, where Lord Shiva resides with his consort Parvati. This ritual has been performed for thousands of years. It continues to be observed even today by devotees who believe they are showing their respect towards Maa Durga and giving her blessings for a prosperous life ahead! Every Year at the End of the Nine-Day Navratri Celebrations, we Immerse the Durga Idol Durga Puja is a nine-day festival celebrated in honor of Durga, the mother goddess, and wife of Lord Shiva. The festival begins with Navratri and ends on Ashvinamaami Amavasya (the first day). During this time, we worship different forms...