Bijaya Dashami: Bengali Farewell To Maa Durga With Food & Ritual
In Bengali homes, Bijaya Dashami is a time for emotional goodbyes to Maa Durga and the celebration of community and culture. The food, which includes ghughni, narkel naru, ilish, and panta bhat, represents wealth, comfort, and tradition. As they eat, Bengalis honour both their Goddess and the happiness of being together, looking forward to the next Puja.