Imagine a moment when Lord Rama was ready to defeat Ravana, but Goddess Chandi appeared on Ravana’s side. Instead of moving forward, Rama put down his weapons. Why would the protector of dharma stop when victory seemed so close? This fascinating story from a traditional account of the Ramayana connects Ravana’s devotion, Goddess Chandi’s power, Hanuman’s cleverness and Lord Rama’s extraordinary offering of a lotus-like eye. It also reveals the story behind Akal Bodhan Puja, a ritual associated with the worship of Goddess Durga before Vijayadashami.
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