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Tradition demands that the eyes on the image of Goddess Durga have to be drawn on a specific day. On which day is this ritual known as ‘drishtidan’ performed?

  1. Mahalaya

  2. On the first day of navarathri

  3. Last full moon day before navarathri

  4. none of the above
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Explanation

The ritual of 'drishtidan' or drawing the eyes on the Goddess Durga idol is performed on Mahalaya day. This marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and is considered an auspicious moment when the Goddess is invoked to descend on Earth. Mahalaya occurs seven days before Durga Puja begins.

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