Durga Puja – Maha Saptami

Today is Maha Saptami. Puja rituals have started. A day full of activity. People are visiting the pandals. Celebration is more about Gatherings, Adda, Food, Anjali, Dhunochi Dance and Bhog. And the evening entertainment programme cannot be forgotten.

There is still more Puja buzz in the coming days. At least these few days will ease life to some extent.

Tomorrow has more in store.

Durga Sasthi

Today is Sasthi, the first day of the Pujas. This is the welcome day for Ma Durga to the pandals and households. This day is special because of the rituals to be followed; unveiling of the face of Ma Durga along with Kalparambho. Some of the other main rituals of the day are Bodhan, Amontron and Adhibas.

Kalparambho, the beginning of the Pujas.

Bodhan, the consecration of Ma Durga’s idol.

Amontron, inviting the Goddess.

Adhibas, sanctifying the stay of the Goddess in the puja area of the pandals.

All the excitement and festive fervour will start from tomorrow which no doubt has something so magical about it.