Kolkata - Durga Puja - It's That Time of The Year Again

[Anna LD]

This forum has become a part of my soul since the days I started working at Langtrees. I love the way Mrs. Langtrees Calls it the army of her and slowly i have taken into the habit of posting things close to my heart.​

Here's what I am feeling now - Happy, Excited, and Super Charged up.

It's that time of the year again that we Bengalis wait for. It's Durga Puja (goddess Durga is worshipped and it is believed she comes down to live with her parents this time) and Mahalaya - the mark of the festivities beginning here is tomorrow. The streets are all decked up with lights and everyone is in a happy mood with party spirits running down their veins.

Durga Puja is basically a 5 days festival with a lot of rituals and marks her victory of her over evil powers. You can read the rest here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_Puja if you like.

Here's a video of how the pandals or houses are decorated during this time. The song is in Sanskrit - the oldest prevalent language in India. I am trying to translate it here for you all -

Madhu-Kaitabha-Vidhvamsi Vidhaatri-Varade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi
Mahishasura-Nirnaashi Bhaktanaam Sukhade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi

Meaning -

This 3rd verse is saying that Goddess Durga killed many devils like Madhu and Kaitabh. She herself is the blessing. O, Goddess! bless my personality and victory. Bless me fame and bless me all the spiritual growth.

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[Anna LD]

@Mrs Langtrees wishing you all happy Mahalaya.
@Sally thanks for the image tho

 

[Sally Sexting]

The Biggest Festival of Kolkata West Bengal. Kolkata is fully decorated. Miss you @Mrs Langtrees

 

[Partha]

This forum has become a part of my soul since the days I started working at Langtrees. I love the way Mrs. Langtrees Calls it the army of her and slowly i have taken into the habit of posting things close to my heart.​

Here's what I am feeling now - Happy, Excited, and Super Charged up.

It's that time of the year again that we Bengalis wait for. It's Durga Puja (goddess Durga is worshipped and it is believed she comes down to live with her parents this time) and Mahalaya - the mark of the festivities beginning here is tomorrow. The streets are all decked up with lights and everyone is in a happy mood with party spirits running down their veins.

Durga Puja is basically a 5 days festival with a lot of rituals and marks her victory of her over evil powers. You can read the rest here - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Durga_Puja if you like.

Here's a video of how the pandals or houses are decorated during this time. The song is in Sanskrit - the oldest prevalent language in India. I am trying to translate it here for you all -

Madhu-Kaitabha-Vidhvamsi Vidhaatri-Varade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi
Mahishasura-Nirnaashi Bhaktanaam Sukhade Namah
Rupam Dehi Jayam Dehi Yasho Dehi Dvisho Jahi

Meaning -

This 3rd verse is saying that Goddess Durga killed many devils like Madhu and Kaitabh. She herself is the blessing. O, Goddess! bless my personality and victory. Bless me fame and bless me all the spiritual growth.

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Nice blog. It gives a fair idea of the festival.
Can you share some pictures of the city completely dressed up during this festival? It will help others have a glimpse of the city during the biggest festival of Bengalis.

 

[Polly Lee]

May the goddess shower you with her strength and love." "May Maa Durga bless you with good health, happiness, and success on this auspicious occasion of Durga Puja." "Durga Puja Shubho!" "May Maa Durga's divine blessings be with you always."
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[Anna LD]

Nice blog. It gives a fair idea of the festival.
Can you share some pictures of the city completely dressed up during this festival? It will help others have a glimpse of the city during the biggest festival of Bengalis.

Will keep posting more!

 

[Sally Sexting]

 

[Sally Sexting]

 

[Sally Sexting]

Just see the light works ​

 

[Sally Sexting]