The festival of Durga Puja is observed to celebrate the triumph of Goddess Durga over ________.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 4
The correct answer is Option (4) - Mahishasura
The festival of Durga Puja celebrates the triumph of Goddess Durga over Mahishasura. Mahishasura, a powerful demon who could shapeshift, was ultimately defeated by Durga, earning her the epithet Mahishasuramardini ("Slayer of Mahishasura"). Durga Puja commemorates this victory of good over evil.