Akal Bodhon is the worship of the Devi Durga.Akaal Bodhan means worship or invocation of Durga in an uncustomary time. Akal Bodhan is done in Ashwin month. The ritual is performed on Shashti Tithi after Kalparambha ritual. The ritual of Bodhon was first time observed by Lord Rama, who before fighting Ravana, wanted to worship Goddess Durga. This festival is falls during the month of Ashwin, according to the lunar calendar(which starts in the month of September-October each year) is called ‘Akal-Bodhon’, meaning ‘evoked at the wrong time’. Akal Bandhan ritual, a Kalash or pot is installed at the base of the sacred Bel tree. Akal Bodhon is the ritual to awaken Goddess Durga for worshipping her during the Durga Puja celebrations. Akal Bodhon is conducted on Shashti tithi.
Akal Bodhon Puja 2020 Date :
Name of festival | Day | Date of festival |
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Akal Bodhon Puja | Wednesday | 21 October 2020 |
The festival of Durga Puja, also known as “Durgotsava” is dedicated to Goddess Durga. Akal Bodhon marks the beginning of Durga Puja festivities in West Bengal. The ritual of Akal Bodhon is observed a day prior to Navpatrika Puja which is also known as Kolabou Puja.