The second day of Durga Puja celebrations, Saptami is the seventh day of Devi Paksha and this year it falls on October 5 (Saturday). Durga Puja begins on the sixth day of Navratri and is not just a simple festival rather an elaborate occasion for which the preparations begin months in advance. It is observed in the month of Ashvin as per the Hindu calendar, which according to the Gregorian calendar falls during September-October. Today is the seventh day of the festival which is referred to as Saptami.
This is the major festival for Bengalis across the world and is an occasion that marks the victory of good over evil. While this is the most popularly celebrated Durga Puja, interestingly.
Here are images and messages that you can send to your family and friends on the occasion of Maha Saptami:
- Let the festive spirit embrace you and your dear ones on this special occasion. Wishing you a happy Maha Saptami!
- May this festival fill your life with the colors of happiness and prosperity, that brings joy to you and your loved ones. May the divine blessings of Maa Durga be always with you. Happy Maha Saptami!
- Durga Puja is a blessed time, Rejoice in the glories of Maa Durga, Celebrate all the blessings of Goddess, With your friends, family, and acquaintances, Maha Saptami!
- Let us celebrate the victory of good over evil, The victory of humanity, The victory of justice, The victory of truth. I wish you a very happy Maha Saptami!
- May Maa Durga bestow you and your family with 9 forms of blessings, fame, name, wealth, prosperity, happiness, education, health, power and commitment. Maha Saptami!
