Ladies performing Maha Snan ritual of Durga Puja at CR Park, Delhi.

Maha Snan Ritual:

For Maha Snan a mirror is placed on a platter in such a way that the reflection of the Goddess Durga is seen in the mirror. It is the refection of Goddess Durga in the mirror which is given the ritualistic bath using various materials. After bath ceremony the ritual of Prana Pratishtha takes place in which image of the Goddess Durga is consecrated and divinized. Prana Pratishtha is followed by Shodashopachar Puja which is an elaborate worship with sixteen different Puja items.

Source: http://www.drikpanchang.com

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