Basanti Pujo: The ancient spring festival of Maa Durga which began prior to 'Akal Bodhon'

Basanti Pujo: The ancient spring festival of Maa Durga which began prior to 'Akal Bodhon'

Basanta kaal e Basanti Pujo – this is something that I have heard ever since I can remember. Here, Basanta kaal refers to Spring and Basanti Pujo refers to Durga Puja. Basanti Pujo, which is also known as the Chaitra Durga Puja, is a festival that is celebrated during Spring, Chaitra or Basanta Kaal. This is similar to the more famous Sharadiya Durga Puja which takes place during Ashwin (September-October).  Durga Puja is a five-day festival tha…