Exclusive Release- PADMA SHRI ANURADHA PAUDWAL, LEGENDARY DJ & MUSIC COMPOSER DJ SHEIZWOOD & AJAY JASWAL OF APEKSHA MUSIC VISITS LUCKNOW, AYODHYA TO SEEK BLESSINGS FROM MORARI BAPU

Exclusive Release- PADMA SHRI ANURADHA PAUDWAL, LEGENDARY DJ & MUSIC COMPOSER DJ SHEIZWOOD & AJAY JAISWAL OF APEKSHA MUSIC VISITS LUCKNOW, AYODHYA TO SEEK BLESSINGS FROM MORARI BAPU

PADMA SHRI ANURADHA PAUDWAL, LEGENDARY DJ & MUSIC COMPOSER DJ SHEIZWOOD & AJAY JAISWAL OF APEKSHA MUSIC VISITS LUCKNOW, AYODHYA TO SEEK BLESSINGS FROM MORARI BAPU 

TO PROMOTE THEIR SONG RAGHUPATI RAGHAV RAJA RAM

On 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Ajay Jaswal & Apeksha Jaswal of Apeksha Music,  Padma Shri Anuradha Paudwal & Legendary DJ & Composer DJ Sheizwood will launch a rousing song loved by Mahatma Gandhi "Raghupati Raghav"

Known to everyone in India & Abroad, "Raghupati Raghav" is a popular bhajan in Hindu Mythology, it is also known as Ram Dhun.

The symphony Dj Sheizwood has created has the innovation of flute, santoor, guitar and drums amalgamated to bring the new sound to connect with the youth to enhance the art of chanting. The inspiring , meditative song will surely strike the chord with all and will create history yet again

The revisited version of the song will provoke everyone to reminisce about the Dandi March and the sacrifice of Mahatma Gandhi.

The song is rendered by the melody queen Anuradha Paudwal .

Anuradha Paudwal says  "Ram is the icon of Bharat desh! One revered by saints from every religion. Rahim Kabir Guru Nanak Tulsidas everyone has mentioned Ram in their verses. Here is an invocation to Bhagwan Ram to sort out the problem and come to his own decision n give verdict pertaining to his own temple in Ayodhya"

Ajay Jaswal & Apeksha Jaswal of Apeksha Music says "What better day than Gandhi Jayanti to remember Gandhi ji by revisiting his song. We wish to revive and develop the country's cultural and spiritual consciousness, particularly globally who are unaware of Indian traditions and values"

Dj Sheizwood says "Raghupati Raghav is one devotional song which loved by all. The bhajan goes on to affirm the presence of “Sita Ram”, showering praise on them, concluding thus: “God and Allah are your names / May God bestow wisdom on all. If Father of the Nation didn't believe in diversification of  caste & religion then why should we! On his birthday let's not only revisit his bhajan but also follow his preaching" further adding "This is one of my best compositions so far. There was pressure to justify the essence of the song, I hope audience likes it"

ARJUN KANUNGO GOES BIG WITH ELECTRO-POP IN HIS LATEST SINGLE ‘HONA CHAIDA’ WITHVYRL ORIGINALS

ARJUN KANUNGO GOES BIG WITH ELECTRO-POP IN HIS LATEST SINGLE ‘HONA CHAIDA’ WITHVYRL ORIGINALS

ARJUN KANUNGO GOES BIG WITH ELECTRO-POP IN HIS LATEST SINGLE ‘HONA CHAIDA’ WITH VYRL ORIGINALS

Link: https://youtu.be/pQ225XjE7fE

Mumbai, 10^th October 2019: After back to back heart-wrenching tracks ARJUN KANUNGO brings to you the party banger for the season ‘Hona Chaida’ presented by VYRL Originals. This track is sure to alter the party anthems across the clubs. Arjun Kanungo, after a series of applauded songs, has added elements of new-age electronic beats making an energetic trap song ‘Hona Chaida’. The song is a mixture of pop and rap with sensational electro beats that will surely appeal to all the partygoers and will make you step on the dance floor as soon as the tune hits the ears.

The song carries a mischievous attitude throughout, describing an artist’s inner feelings, dreams and endeavors. Mayur Puri has beautifully described these emotions in a subtle manner that purges the thin line between ambitions, dreams, and belief. A song that starts with momentary goals, ends with a proud commitment to self, a promise to be patient with results and to have faith in the right direction. 

Arjun has always pushed his boundaries when it comes to his music and the same is reflected in the visuals of the video directed by Vishal Handa. The video truly brings out the vibe of a magnificent party and breakfronts the spirit of living life to the fullest. A must watch a section of the song is the rap presented in an infinity mirror which makes the song iconic in its own way. Following his repute; Arjun Kanungo has given his fans a sing-along party banger allowing them to anticipate the fresh feels of the music video. 

Speaking about Arjun Kanungo’s new release, Vinit Thakkar, Senior Vice President, Universal Music India & South Asia, shares, “Arjun Kanungo is an immensely talented and versatile artist. After his back to back heartbreak trilogy hits with VYRL Originals, we are delighted to present ‘Hona Chaida’ which is a dance number and is Arjun’s forte. The track has a unique appeal and I am sure it will be loved by the fans in the upcoming festive season.” 

Speaking about his new release, Arjun Kanungo said, “I think versatility is the most important factor for any artist and as a singer, I want to give the listeners a variety of songs. It’s not a thought-out plan but something that is instinctive. This track ‘Hona Chaida’ is an all-out party number and with the festive season over us it’s expected to be another chartbuster. When it comes to non-film music, VYRL is the biggest platform out there. I’m just glad that we all were on the same page from day one. I hope the listeners enjoy it’s as much as we did, creating it.”

About Arjun Kanungo:

ARJUN KANUNGO is a Singer, Songwriter, Composer, Actor, and Entrepreneur from Mumbai, India. With several hits and 600 million + streams in over 3 years; he is one of India’s most recognizable Popstars. Starting his Pop career in 2015 with the breakout hit ‘BAAKI BAATEIN PEENE BAAD’ alongside Rapper BADSHAH; his songs have become a staple on TV and Radio.  Music aside, ARJUN KANUNGO is a trained actor from the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and is also the Managing Director of Promethean audio; a chain of recording studios and the Director of Promethean Design, a construction and design firm which specializes in acoustic treatment. Whilst being associated with VYRL ORIGINALS, pop icon ARJUN KANUNGO has collaborated with the beautiful songstress, MOMINA MUSTEHSAN creating the VYRL SUPERHIT “AAYA NA TU”; JONITA GANDHI for “SAR UTHA KE JIYO”, an upbeat number partnered with HDFC LIFE and has received immense love for his single release in January 2019 named “TU NA MERA”. Prince of Pop and Ballads, ARJUN KANUNGO pours his heart out in the painful and emotional “WOH BAARISHEIN” which is penned by “Galliyan” lyricist MANOJ MUNTASHIR. The much talented and versatile artist has recently done a track ‘Nadaaniyaan’ which is from the movie directed by Shonali Bose a Hindi feature film ‘The Sky is Pink’ starring Priyanka Chopra and Farhan Akhtar.

VYRL Originals – An EMI Records India Property:

VYRL Originals is Universal Music India’s platform dedicated to promoting and building the category and culture of non-film music in India. VYRL Originals is India’s first artist-focused platform and has been instrumental in introducing and developing some of the finest talents in the country. The artist-first and integrated approach with some of the finest marketing innovations across different releases has been the driving force of making VYRL Originals the most desirable music label for the artist community.

Press Release - The verdict is out. Yes, you read it right. The web series " The Verdict: State Vs Nanavati" is out and Lopamudra Raut is seen in a whole new avatar.

Press Release - The verdict is out. Yes, you read it right. The web series " The Verdict: State Vs Nanavati" is out and Lopamudra Raut is seen in a whole new avatar.

The verdict is out. Yes, you read it right. The web series " The Verdict: State Vs Nanavati" is out and Lopamudra Raut is seen in a whole new avatar. It’s a period drama of 1959. The case was a landmark case in the Indian judiciary system. The case was in the commander Kawas Manekshaw Nanavati who was being tried for the murder of his wife's alleged lover Prem Ahuja. The series has an ensemble cast and Lopamudra fits into the bill perfectly for the role of a retro star.

Lopamudra has essayed the character of a retro superstar with a lot of conviction. She wears a saree in the film in major portions. The character has a lot of accessories. She fits in the bill perfectly. Lopamudra is playing a retro star in the film and she has nailed the character. Lopamudra is looking stunning in the character.  The web series is out on Altbalaji and it has an ensemble cast, to say the least with Angad Bedi, Kubbra Sait, Saurabh Shukla, Sawanand Kirkire, Makrand Deshpande, Sumeet Vyas, Soni Razdan, Elli Avram, Pooja Gaur and Lopamudra Raut directed by ken gosh. Everything in the series is retro. The references were from the 60s right from styling to sets and even in the performances. Lopamudra makes us truly believe in the period of the film and she has pulled off this character with amazing conviction.

The reviews have been phenomenal for the show. The practice that she had put on her character is evident in the way she has pulled it off.
The platform is amazing. The case was a very important one in the Indian judiciary system and it’s a major case study across universities.
We have seen the series and its every bit fantastic be it production, performances, background score or edits. It's paving the way for a lot of great content on the web in India and we are truly well in a digital world we must say. We wish all the luck and our verdict for The Verdict is massy and classy.

Shivani Surve looked ethereal in all-white attire

Shivani Surve looked ethereal in all-white attire

HAQ SE HIP HOP | QYUKI

HAQ SE HIP HOP | QYUKI

‘Haq Se Hip-Hop’: A First-Of-Its-Kind

Original Content and Concert Series Launched by
Rolling Stone India & Qyuki
The multi-platform property to include pan-India gigs, audio and video podcasts, inspirational videos and masterclasses

Mumbai, 10^th October 2019: With an aim to chronicle and promote India’s flourishing hip-hop scene, leading music magazine Rolling Stone India and digital media firm Qyuki have joined hands to launch #HaqSeHipHop, a first-of-its-kind multi-platform property.

#HaqSeHipHop will celebrate the success stories of India’s top hip-hop artists, visionaries and emerging talent by means of an audio and video podcast, an inspirational video series, masterclasses, and pan-India concert series.

The featured artists in #HaqSeHipHop include breakout rappers Naezy and Prabh Deep, producer Sez, hip-hop collectives Swadesi, Dopeadelicz, Khasi Bloodz and more.

WATCH THE PROMO for #HaqSeHipHop:  https://www.instagram.com/p/B3aTvXxAer5/?igshid=18joht5v7jxu

Rolling Stone India and Qyuki have been early supporters and stakeholders in India’s hip-hop ecosystem from its fledgling days, and with #HaqSeHipHop, both endeavor to give the diverse hip-hop voices in India a definitive mouthpiece they can claim as their own.

Long before hip-hop attracted mainstream attention, Rolling Stone India consistently employed its editorial platform to promote talent and report every development in the scene -- the magazine was the first to famously feature emerging hip-hop talent on its cover in 2016, following it up with another cover in 2019.

Says Nirmika Singh, Executive Editor, Rolling Stone India, “The #HaqSeHipHop property is our way of honoring the hard work, hustle and hope in hip-hop. We are at the cusp of a music revolution in India and its biggest impact is currently being witnessed in hip-hop. As curators of pop culture, we want to tell as many compelling stories as possible – via podcasts, gigs, and masterclasses.”

As India’s premier digital media enterprise, Qyuki’s contribution to nurturing budding hip-hop talent is unparalleled. Together with Universal Music, it is the co-founder of The Dharavi Dream Project (TDDP), a non-profit committed to the promotion of music and arts, which runs the After-School of Hip-Hop, Asia’s largest hip-hop institution where under-resourced artists are equipped with knowledge and skills of rap, bboying, beatboxing, DJing and graffiti.

Samir Bangara, Co-Founder & MD, Qyuki, says, “Since the birth of hip-hop in the late Seventies, its form and meaning have always been challenged and redefined by artists. To preserve the true spirit of expression as a birthright, we conceived ‘Haq Se’ (by right) which specifically promotes independent hip-hop talent. Our investment in promoting local hip-hop started with The Dharavi Dream Project six years ago along with Universal Music Group and with #HaqSeHipHop, we want to widen the platform and nurture the incredible diversity in the genre from across the country.” 

MORE ABOUT #HaqSeHipHop:

The multi-platform property is built on four pillars:

#HaqSeBolo Podcast: The first-ever hip-hop audio and video podcast in India launched by an editorial platform, featuring a candid conversation between India’s most influential artists and Rolling Stone Executive Editor Nirmika Singh.

#HaqSeDekho Video Series: A high-impact inspirational video series where artists share their methods, breakthroughs, hacks and more.

#HaqSeSeekho Masterclass:

Hip-hop workshops conducted by top artists at the After School of Hip-Hop run by The Dharavi Dream Project. It is Asia's largest hip-hop school where over 100 budding artists learn rapping, bboying, beatboxing, DJing and graffiti.

#HaqSeHindustan Concert: 

Multi-city gigs featuring pan-India talent from North, South, West and East and North-East.

ABOUT ROLLING STONE INDIA:
Rolling Stone India is the Indian edition of the world’s greatest music magazine. As a pioneering publication, Rolling Stone’s credentials are incomparable and matchless, and it is the number one reference point for people to keep up with music and pop culture. Just like its global counterparts, Rolling Stone India is committed to building a creative community through its path-breaking editorial reporting, creation of IPs, curation of events and exclusive partnerships with artists and brands alike.

ABOUT QYUKI:

Qyuki is a multi-platform media network across digital, live, TV and film founded by AR Rahman, Samir Bangara and Shekhar Kapur. The company uses proprietary technology and analytics to discover and promote digital super stars and manages the end-to-end value chain for them across traditional and new media platforms. They have launched several premium IPs like ARRived a singing talent hunt show with AR Rahman as mentor, Jammin’, a music series where legendary Bollywood composers and India's top internet youth icons collaborate to create original tracks. Recently they also launched NEXA Music, a hunt for original English-language artists in partnership with India’s leading automaker Maruti. 

Indian hip-hop star DIVINE’s debut album ‘Kohinoor’

Indian hip-hop star DIVINE’s debut album ‘Kohinoor’

Indian hip-hop star DIVINE’s debut album ‘Kohinoor’ 

 You can listen to the album here: https://UMGI.lnk.to/Kohinoor_Album

One of the most highly anticipated releases of 2019, eight-track Kohinoor releases on Mass Appeal India; the album features hip-hop elite like Ill Wayno, Dave East, Gully Gang crew and Carnatic singer Sid Sriram among others

October 2019 – A year in the making, the wait for India’s premier hip-hop star DIVINE’s debut album, Kohinoor, finally gets over on October 9. Kohinoor is the first release from the Indian imprint of Nas’ iconic label, Mass Appeal after its launch in India in collaboration with Universal Music Group.

The eight-track album – that includes the hip-hop legend Nas on a track – showcases different facets of DIVINE’s personality and skills, and introduces fans and listeners to the world of Vivian Fernandes.

With collaborations at the heart of the album, Kohinoor is the mark of an artist who has found his voice and is unafraid to stake his claim on the world.

From working with producers like Grammy Award-winning Ill Wayno – who also produced the Nas, Naezy and DIVINE track, ‘NY Se Mumbai’ – to old-time collaborators Phenom aka Pinaki Rattan and Gully Gang associates like Shah Rule, Aavrutti and D’evil, and names like New York rapper and US hip-hop’s next big thing, Dave East and Carnatic singer and songwriter Sid Sriram, on Kohinoor listeners get to hear of variety of styles and sounds.

The face of the hip-hop movement in India, Kohinoor is an introduction to DIVINE for the world watching.

Razor sharp words with a bite and set to beats that wouldn’t be out of place in a bar in Brooklyn, all eight tracks on Kohinoor are personal, and an insight into DIVINE’s world. Like in ‘Kohinoor’, where DIVINE invokes the city he grew up in, his mother, friends and the hip-hop community. Or in ‘Wallah’ which features Shah Rule, where he talks about how his success drove his friends away. Or ‘Vibe hai’, which is his salute to the Gully Gang movement, and his crew. On ‘Remand’, DIVINE’s fiery passion meets Dave East’s street cred.

“This album is a part of me and a chance for me to tell people my story,” says DIVINE of Kohinoor. “I wanted to give my fans my side of the story, to move the curtain and let them see what my life is all about. I have learned some truths the hard way, and I have no regrets in life. Music-wise, I have worked with people that I have a great working relationship with, people who get me like Pinaki aka Phenom or my Gully Gang boys. And I was very clear about the kind of people I wanted on this album. Like Ill Wayno, Dave East and even Sid, who I have wanted to work with for such a long time,” he adds.

While the album is packed with sounds and themes that those familiar with DIVINE have come to expect, it does have a few surprises in store. Like the reggaeton-infused cheeky Chal Bombay, DIVINE’s first-ever ‘love’ song or the R&B style ‘Too Hype’ with Sid Sriram.

Kohinoor is one of the hotly-anticipated albums of the year and will release on Mass Appeal India. And on October 12, DIVINE will launch Kohinoor in Mumbai in what will be his first-ever public performance of the album. The album launch will be presented by the OnePlus Music Festival.

Devraj Sanyal, MD & CEO, Universal Music Group, India and South Asia, said, “DIVINE’s Kohinoor is the most awaited indigenous hip-hop album of all time and at Mass Appeal India, we are proud to ensure that this epic album is heard by Indians, the Asian diaspora worldwide and the hip-hop loving population the world over. For the first time ever an album from India is being worked in a global partnership between Mass Appeal US for the American markets, Island UK for the UK markets and Mass Appeal India for the Indian, Asian, and other emerging markets. We’re getting some amazing global feedback on Kohinoor already, ahead of its release & we can’t wait to share this with all the DIVINE fans here and everywhere”

Peter Bittenbender, CEO of Mass Appeal, said, “This is a monumental day for Indian Hip Hop with DIVINE claiming his rightful spot at the top of the game. For Nas and the team at Mass Appeal India, this is an incredibly proud moment as Kohinoor is a perfect body of work to showcase DIVINE's immense talents and take his music to the world. The best part of Kohinoor is that it's just the beginning for DIVINE and all we have planned at Mass Appeal India!

With a focus on working DIVINE to the mainstream in the US, Canada, and the UK we will showcase just how big this movement truly can get on a global level"

About DIVINE

One of the most popular and respected hip-hop artists in India, DIVINE, has played a key role in the rise of gully rap. Brutally honest and authentic in his storytelling, his autobiographical lyrics recently inspired Bollywood director Zoya Akhtar’s feature film Gully Boy, starring Ranveer Singh which was released to global acclaim in February 2019. DIVINE recently launched Gully Gang Entertainment, a multi-purpose entity that will serve as both a record label (Gully Gang Records) and general entertainment conglomerate - allowing DIVINE and his team to expand the sound and scope of Indian hip-hop, by managing new talent and creating live music IPs.

About Mass Appeal India
Based in Mumbai, Mass Appeal India is the first global extension of the Mass Appeal brand, a multi-media entertainment platform dedicated to amplifying India’s burgeoning hip-hop culture on a global scale. In partnership with Universal Music Group, Mass Appeal India signs and collaborates with the brightest stars from India’s fastest growing music scene and works with brands and content creators to connect
India’s unique culture with a worldwide audience.

Hip hop artists and rappers can send across their unreleased original song demos for consideration to AandRIndia@umusic.com

Mass Appeal India Youtube Channel Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCuVRDBPU8YNZhkPGux1NPQ

About Universal Music Group

Universal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation, and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. Find out more at http://www.universalmusic.com

Post Event Release -On the occasion of Dussehra -Deepshikha Nagpal & Tanushree Dutta, seeking maa's blessing and celebrating sindur khela with Shoma gosh, Rupa Roy, Sharvani bhattacharya, Biva Das, Minakshi kaval, kalpana Das the members of Maitree Cultural Association at “Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2019”

Post Event Release -On the occasion of Dussehra -Deepshikha Nagpal & Tanushree Dutta, seeking maa's blessing and celebrating sindur khela with Shoma gosh, Rupa Roy, Sharvani bhattacharya, Biva Das, Minakshi kaval, kalpana Das the members of Maitree Cultural Association at “Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2019”

Post Event Release 

 SINDOOR UTSAV AT "COLORS MALAD WEST SARBOJONIN DURGOTSAV 2019" ORGANISED BY MAITREE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 

Tanushree Dutta, Deepshikha Nagpal & Shweta Khanduri &Ishita Ganguly came today to the Durga Puja Pandal of  Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2019 by Maitree Cultural Association to seek Maa’s blessings. 

The 5 days included celebration from Shasti to Bijoya Dashami along with many exciting activities like sit down Bhog, Anandamela - a food pop up where home chefs had put up tables, a cultural program organized by and for the underprivileged kids.

The theme of the 6th year of Durga Puja was- Roots & Wings - There are two lasting bequests we give children- One is roots and the other is Wings. Maitree Cultural Association has its mission to provide Roots to the generation next of the organization so that they grow into men and women with a sense of belonging to an extended family providing support to one another, and learning value systems that come about from sharing and caring as part of a community which does things together - Wings to fly and scale new heights in all aspects.

Maa's murti was 15 ft tall. This is one of the “Roots” part … it is traditional Ek Chala which literally translates to ‘under one roof’....the backdrop is unbroken and common from Ganesh to Kartik with Laxmi, Saraswati and Maa Durga in between. The idols are adorned in the very traditional Daaker Shaaj wherein the attire and ornaments and mukutis crafted out of the natural fiber, shola (Indian cork) into which metal embellishments and decorations are added.

The pandal was divided into 2 sections- the cultural & bhog area and the Devi mandap. The lavishly decorated Devi Mandap was the “Wings”- more contemporary, airy, well illuminated to appear welcoming. A place where people can hang out and converse without being overpowered by décor. It was designed to be people friendly with an ambiance that exudes warmth.

The organisers take pride that thousands throng the puja pandal to partake in the bhog. Three days of unmatched, unflinching hospitality and service, one can vouch that the hospitality matches that of a wedding feast in terms of service and food.

While a couple of grownups keep an eye, the service is the domain of Maitree’s Youth Wing members, some of those who serve are as young as 6…and they do it well, fully in coordination with those just a little older to them. In addition, the puja team is led by ladies with the gentlemen playing a very supportive role.

When asked, if the is associated with a noble cause, Shyamashish Bhattacharya (President of the Organization),  Rupa Roy (General Secretary of the Organization) and Jayanta Chatterjee (Vice President) said "Yes, of course…and we do this throughout the year and not just as flavour of the season. We’ve distributed grains, diapers, medicines, toilette items to the inmates at Assisi Bhavan, the children of Athurta Foundation are constant beneficiaries from things they need (shoes, clothes, school bags, books) to what they want (soft toys, games, treats) they get them all. In fact they were the ones who inaugurated the Utsav. We planted plenty of trees in collaboration with the BMC during the rains this year. The Social Outreach Program is continuous and we have a calendar full of such events.”

MAHASHASHTI-  On this day,  Maa is welcomed with much fan fare.Evening will have Sandhya Aarati followed by Anandamela(which is a food pop up with home chefs will put up tables). Simultaneouslythere will be an inauguration with lighting of the lamp.

MAHASAPTAMI - Early morning is the beautiful Nabapatrika ceremonywhere the ladies take a banana plant to the pond for a bath and comes backdecked up as a bride. 

MAHA ASHTAMI PUJA:  Ashtami is considered as the most important day of Durga Puja by Bengalis. This is the day when special pujas like 'Astra Puja' and 'Sandhi Puja' are also carried out. For Atra Puja, Goddess Durga's weapons are worshiped. With the help of these ten weapons, she defeated the Mahishasura. The Sandhi puja is performed in the most auspicious juncture of Mahashtami and Navami. The Sandhi time falls when Ashtami ends and before the start Navami and lasts 48 mins during which the puja is carried out. 108 lamps are lit, 108 fully bloomed lotus flowers and 108 bell leaves are offered to the Goddess. It is believed that Durga is most powerful during the time Sandhi Puja is performed.  

MAHA NAVAMI PUJA : Being the last day of worship before Visarjan, puja takes on an altogether special fervour. This is also the day when a symbolic sacrifice is offered and a Hom (havan) is done that day.  

BIJOYA DASHAMI:- On this day Maa had defeated and killed Mahishashur.