Durga Puja Festival in India
A group of pictures was taken on the last day of the Durga Puja Festival in Chandigarh, India, October 8, 2019. This festival celebrates Hindu goddess Durga's triumph over Asura, as well as the goddess' visit to earth with her family. /VCG Photo

A group of pictures was taken on the last day of the Durga Puja Festival in Chandigarh, India, October 8, 2019. This festival celebrates Hindu goddess Durga's triumph over Asura, as well as the goddess' visit to earth with her family. /VCG Photo

Durga Puja Festival is one of the biggest festivals for Hindu women. Though it is a 10-day festival, the last five days are considered to be the most significant. /VCG Photo

Durga Puja Festival is one of the biggest festivals for Hindu women. Though it is a 10-day festival, the last five days are considered to be the most significant. /VCG Photo

Hindu women usually apply "Sindhur", or vermilion powder, on each other's faces after worshiping the idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. During the festival, it is also a tradition to buy new clothes and gifts for their dear ones. /VCG Photo

Hindu women usually apply "Sindhur", or vermilion powder, on each other's faces after worshiping the idol of the Hindu goddess Durga. During the festival, it is also a tradition to buy new clothes and gifts for their dear ones. /VCG Photo