Durga Puja 2026: 5 symbols you’ll see at every puja pandal

Durga Puja 2026: 5 symbols you’ll see at every puja pandal Pexels Mid-Day Lifestyle By Poorva Gaikwad Published Sep 07, 2026 [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Maa Durga’s Lion The lion represents strength, courage and divine power, while Durga’s control over it symbolises mastery over these forces Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Maa Durga’s weapons Her weapons, received from different gods, represent the collective power of divine forces used to defeat evil Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

Mahishasura The demon defeated by Maa Durga symbolises evil and destructive forces, while his defeat represents the triumph of good over evil Pexels [{ "selector": ".imaoe-a", "duration": "1000ms", "fill": "forwards", "keyframes": [ {"offset": 0, "transform": "translateX(-309px)", "opacity": "1"}, {"offset": 1, "transform": "translateX(0)", "opacity": "1"} ] }]

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