Durga Puja 2024: 6 Facts About Vijaya Dashami

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About Vijaya Dashami

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Facts To Know?

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1. Final Day Of Durga Puja

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2. Visarjan

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3. Victory

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4. Sindoor Khela

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5. Bisarjan

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6. Rebirth Of The Goddess

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