Durga Puja - Sosthi 5 Day Festival - Kolkata Staff

[Anna]

I shared earlier in the forum about this famous festival in Kolkata, India. Durga Puja is the festival where the Goddess of power - Devi Durga is worshipped. It is a five-day-long festival. And yesterday was Day 1 - Maha Sasthi.

As per Hindu mythology, the festival marks Goddess Durga's visit to her maternal home along with her children. Durga Puja is preceded by Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga's journey to her home. The actual puja starts with "Maha Sashthi" where devotees welcome the Goddess with pomp and gusto. On this day, Durga's deity is unveiled in front of the public. Several rituals are performed while the "dhakis" keep the mood and spirit of the puja alive by playing the "dhak"—a kind of drum that's associated with the puja and Bengali culture.

And since, it was a happy day the Indian Office staff were all decked up in ethnic Indian wear - sarees, salwars for ladies & Punjabi for Gents. Here's some images, spot who's who??

 

[Anna]

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[Sally]

It was a good initiative @Anna and yes it was fun. Team keep up the good spirit and charm

 

[Partha]

I shared earlier in the forum about this famous festival in Kolkata, India. Durga Puja is the festival where the Goddess of power - Devi Durga is worshipped. It is a five-day-long festival. And yesterday was Day 1 - Maha Sasthi.

As per Hindu mythology, the festival marks Goddess Durga's visit to her maternal home along with her children. Durga Puja is preceded by Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga's journey to her home. The actual puja starts with "Maha Sashthi" where devotees welcome the Goddess with pomp and gusto. On this day, Durga's deity is unveiled in front of the public. Several rituals are performed while the "dhakis" keep the mood and spirit of the puja alive by playing the "dhak"—a kind of drum that's associated with the puja and Bengali culture.

And since, it was a happy day the Indian Office staff were all decked up in ethnic Indian wear - sarees, salwars for ladies & Punjabi for Gents. Here's some images, spot who's who??

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The gorgeous damsels of India team.

 

[Skippy]

I shared earlier in the forum about this famous festival in Kolkata, India. Durga Puja is the festival where the Goddess of power - Devi Durga is worshipped. It is a five-day-long festival. And yesterday was Day 1 - Maha Sasthi.

As per Hindu mythology, the festival marks Goddess Durga's visit to her maternal home along with her children. Durga Puja is preceded by Mahalaya, which marks the beginning of Durga's journey to her home. The actual puja starts with "Maha Sashthi" where devotees welcome the Goddess with pomp and gusto. On this day, Durga's deity is unveiled in front of the public. Several rituals are performed while the "dhakis" keep the mood and spirit of the puja alive by playing the "dhak"—a kind of drum that's associated with the puja and Bengali culture.

And since, it was a happy day the Indian Office staff were all decked up in ethnic Indian wear - sarees, salwars for ladies & Punjabi for Gents. Here's some images, spot who's who??

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No words to say right now. All I can say is Wooooooooooow !

Happy Durga Puja! May it be as colorful as the goddess herself.

 

[mrys]

Great pics guys! Enjoy!!

 

[RugbyMermaid]

Girls wear Traditional dresses are beautiful

 

[Valvoline]

I didn't see your earlier post but a 5 day festival sounds fun, hope there's plenty of food

 

[Tyla Chris]

Lovely ladies!

 

[Anna]

I didn't see your earlier post but a 5 day festival sounds fun, hope there's plenty of food

read here - https://www.talkinsex.com/threads/k...hat-time-of-the-year-again.87905/#post-794213

 

[WildBrumby]

Wishing all the Kolkata crew health and safety in this time of unrest between India and Pakistan.

Stay safe and thankyou all for your efforts behind the scenes on Talkinsex and Langtrees.com.

 

[HappyPirate]

Have a fun festival, Enjoy

 

[Anna]

Wishing all the Kolkata crew health and safety in this time of unrest between India and Pakistan.

Stay safe and thankyou all for your efforts behind the scenes on Talkinsex and Langtrees.com.

Thanks mate!
We are safe here in Kolkata as of now.
This is really very sweet of you and this made my day!

 

[Anna]

Have a fun festival, Enjoy

hey hun, this festival is during the month of October

 

[Sally]

Wishing all the Kolkata crew health and safety in this time of unrest between India and Pakistan.

Stay safe and thankyou all for your efforts behind the scenes on Talkinsex and Langtrees.com.

Thank you so much @WildBrumby. We are all safe here in Kolkata, India
This was needed. Pakistan needs to get a lesson on encouraging terrorists

 

[Sally]

Have a fun festival, Enjoy

Thank you, dear! We love celebrating every festival.

 

[WildBrumby]

Happy to read you are all in good spirits there.

Just thought of tacking onto this thread instead of starting a new one to do a welfare check. Take care.

Awesome photos by the way.