In the ancient times- When all the dev-devis (deities) and human beings were completely distressed with the atrocities of the two demons- Shumbh-Nishumbh, So, they together prayed to Mahamaya Maa Durga for their protection. Maa Durga was pleased with the prayers of the Deities and she introduced an incarnation from the Kosh (cell) of her divine body, known as Goddess Kaushiki. On this auspicious Goddess Kaushiki took incarnation and killed the cruel demons like shumbha- nishumbha chand-mund, and re-established peace and righteousness in the lives of everyone. With the incarnation of Maa Kaushiki the world got independent of the darkness of ignorance and was lightened up with the divine light of knowledge. To celebrate the spiritual freedom and joy, people lighted the lamps (Pradeep), hence this day is also called as Alok Amavasya. (means lightened Amavasya).

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