Goddess Durga is worshipped in various forms such as Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. For the first three days Goddess Durga is worshipped, followed by Maa Lakshmi and the Goddess Saraswati is worshipped on the last three days. The last day i.e the 10^th day is called Vijayadashami. The word Vijaya means "victory", victory over one's own mind can only be possible when these three: Durga, Lakshmi, and Saraswati are worshipped.

Durga is widely worshipped as Shakti and is very difficult to appease her. But, as she is the mother of the whole universe, she is an epitome of love, wealth, power, beauty and all virtues. Goddess Durga symbolizes the destruction of evil and protection of good. It states that in order to become divine one should have control over their impulsive nature. Thus, by worshiping Maa Durga the idea of cruel destruction is wiped out and divinity unfolds within.

Durga Puja is performed in various forms, in Bengal Goddess Durga is worshiped for nine days whereas, in South India, an altar called ‘Kolu’ is made in a stepped form and is decorated with small images of gods, animals, birds, and other beings. People from various walks of life re-dedicate themselves to their profession.

This day is meant auspicious to perform learning ceremony called Akshara abhyasa when a child learns to write the first alphabet. Generally, this day is meant for new learning and also one offer gifts to teachers, seek their blessings, and also pray for success in new endeavors.