I havent actually read the postings.. tara just wanted to ask a question. Do you guys really think that there IS a goddess Durga who wants people to actually slay all the animals and eat them up to celebrate the victory over this "danab" like loooong time back? I mean come on grow up... i believe in a sureme power but do u really believe in all those stories those were prolly made due to some other reasons! For example people wanted to have some celebrations.. and because they did not have any new clothes or din get any meat throughout the year they wanted a day where they could have it all and put the blame on gods for making them spend.. and get away without the guilt.. what do u think?