DURGOTSAV....

The annual Hindu festival, Durgotsav or Sharadotsav is one such auspicious occasion in every Indian's life, especially Bengalis, when they leave aside all the negativities, pessimisms and bitterness and indulge in shopping, cooking, eating and travelling. Precisely one of the reasons why I did not post anything since last few days.

Everyone, irrespective of their financial status celebrates Durga Puja with great aplomb, welcoming the Shaktirupa with a clean heart and wearing new clothes. Pandal hopping, good food, a mandatory visit to the parlour, meeting up with friends and relatives are all integral part of this festival which lasts for five days. Dashami, that is the last day of the festival is marked with sindur khela and bijoya. We had  a great celebration at our building, 'Sohum Apartment', with great puja, bhog, prasaad, adda and cultural programmes. I think the pictures that I have shared here are descriptive enough and need no further explanation.

MAHA PANCHAMI

MAHA SHASHTHI

MAHA SAPTAMI

MAHA ASHTAMI AND SANDHI PUJA

MAHA NAVAMI

DASHAMI AND SINDOOR KHELA

CULTURAL PROGRAMMES

VISARJAN (IMMERSION)

MAA TUMI BHALO THEKO....