One of the leading Puja clubs of Kolkata, Bhowanipur 75 Palli , this year has come up with an innovative theme of ‘Aitijhya Beche Thak’- ‘Let the Heritage Live’, to uplift the moral of Bengal’s rich cultural heritage on Bengal’s most celebrated festival Durga Puja.
There is a significance of Mehndi when applied. It provides a cooling effect for the body by preventing nerves from tensing up.
This year, it will begin on the evening of May 2 and end on the evening of May 3.
The beginning of the planting season is marked by Bohag Bihu, the end of sowing and transplantation of saplings (‘Kothia’) is marked by Kati Bihu, and the end of the harvesting season is marked by Magh Bihu (January or February).
There are nine colours dedicated to all the nine days. It is believed that following the traditions keeping the colour of the day in mind, brings prosperity and happiness.
