Bishnupur Durga Puja: The Oldest One in the World - The Statesman

Devi Durga, a warrior Goddess, is an ancient deity of Hinduism. In Vedic literature the reference of the Goddess Durga is found. But the origin of Durga puja is far from well-documented. Though the 14th century manuscripts present guidelines for Durga puja, historical records suggest that it has attained the recognition of public festivity due to the vigorous patronage of the royalty and wealthy families since 16th-century.