“Pitrupaksh”

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An Indian Hindu devotee performs “Tarpan”, a ritual to pay obesience to ones forefathers, on the last day of “Pitrupaksh” - days for offering prayers to ancestors on the banks the river Mahananda in Siliguri on October 7, 2010. In Hindu mythology, this day is also called 'Mahalaya' and described as the day when the gods created the ten armed goddess Durga to destroy the demon king Asura who plotted to drive out the gods from their kingdom. The five-day period of worship of Durga, who is attributed as the destroyer of evil, commences on October 13 and ends October 17. AFP

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Faqi Thursday, 07 October 2010 08:25 PM

If these are really true and Gods grant all what humans ask, then we would be a very developed, rich nation. I am amazed that we still believe in this "mambo jumbo" asking imaginary gods for favors.

Lalindra Friday, 08 October 2010 02:29 AM

Then why do you worship unseen element? no pictue...not statue even no rilics!!!!

Faqi Friday, 08 October 2010 07:41 PM

Lalindra- What exactly is your question? I am an Atheist and do not believe in 'faires' living in the sky granting favours.

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