According to mythology, it is said that Mahishasura, who was a demon, after years of worship and austerity finally got the opportunity to request Brahma for a boon. The boon was that no man or god will be able to kill him. After this boon, Mahishasura swelled with pride and being invincible, he took disadvantage of his powers and started spreading terror and damage.
Durga Puja is one of the biggest festivals celebrated in India. It marks the celebration of Goddess Durga and the triumph of good over evil. Celebrated usually during September-October, this festival is widely celebrated all over India with different rituals. It is a four-day festival which is dedicated to the worship of the goddess Durga.
SMCA Durga Puja, Besant Nagar its situated at bus terminus at TNHB community hall, South Madras Cultural Association its orgnizes by the most popular Durga Puja in Chennai. SMCA strives to better and augment the eminent Durga Puja festivities with each passing year. Goddess Durga Puja at SMCA experiences 100,000 plus foot falls during its celebration. Located near the Besant Nagar bus terminus at TNHB community hall, South Madras Cultural Association organizes the most popular Durga Puja in Chennai. Its known as the SMCA was registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act 1975. SMCA is underlined by the joint effort with other like minded associations for the holistic sustenance of various cultural activities while serving as a platform for communities to coalesce in harmony.
Attractions Views Of SMCA Durga Puja, Besant Nagar
Starting from Anand Mela on Monday, where home-cooked food is available on sale for patrons to daily pushpanjoli, bhog and Sandhya arati; you can see it all. The cultural programmes start from 7 pm daily. There will be a gamut of theatre, music and dance to enjoy the evening. There are a range of food stalls in the premise serving everything from kebabs, rolls, momos to Kolkata biryani, Mughlai porotta and kosha mangsho and mishti.
How To Reach SMCA Durga Puja, Besant Nagar
Nearest railway station:- Chennai Central railway station Destination – 50 minute.
Nearest Bus stand:- TNHB Phase I, Mogappair West, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600037 Destination – 1 hours 29 minutes
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