This year (2021) the Durga Puja will begin on October 11, and will finish on October 15. Durga Puja is an annual hindu festival, which begins with Mahalaya, known as the start of Maa Durga's journey to her natal home. Durga Puja is celebrated with joy and great faith in many states including West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Odisha and Bihar. The festival symbolize the victory of good over evil, as Maa Durga killed the demon Mahishasur. Durga Puja is a highly revered festival in Kolkata and with only some time left for it, people have started their shopping spree. Goddess Durga is worshiped throughout the year, but during Durga Puja special worship and rituals are performed. Durga Maa is associated and worshiped as the Goddess of protection, motherhood, strength and courage. Here's are quick Durga Puja buy list for you:

1. Puja Essentials: First and foremost buy all the puja essentials you'll need, from diyas to dhoop, kumkum, picture or idol of Maa Durga, clay pot with barley seeds and soil, coconut, betel nuts, red cloth, camphor, ghee, mango leaves and other items according to your needs.

2. Clothes: On Durga Puja, it is also customary to wear new clothes. Buying clothes online is both quick and easy, with discounts available on them. The traditional Bengali sarre is a must on Durga Puja, men can buy mustard and or yellow colored kurtas, as it is an auspicious color. Children can buy new ethnic dresses as well. Amazon is providing pocket friendly Durga Puja essentials. Traditional Bengali sarees are starting under 499 rupees, with men and women kurtas starting from under 399 rupees. 

3. Footwear: Another thing to buy during Durga Puja is new footwear, shoes and other ethnic footwears. You can buy these items online and get great discounts too.

4. Other Essentials: These include from new curtains to new purse. It is also a good habit to decorate your hi sue during durga puja, you can do it with some home décor like hanging diyas, flower chains, rangolis, etc.

5. Gifts: People also send gifts to their loved ones in Durga Puja, due to Covid restrictions still in place, you can opt to send gifts online. Gift cards provide the recipient freedom to choose a gif of his choice, and most gift card credit money is valid for upto to an year, so they can shop for other events and products too. You can even send gift cards of various online shopping platforms and brands. What's more is that you can get 5-10% discount when purchasing gift cards online which is like cherry on top for the amazing deal.