Boatmen, priests, and devotees rowed the boats along the riverbank from one riverside village to another, as hundreds of villagers offered coconuts and garlands to bid farewell to the Goddess.
In honour of Maa Durga, who resides within each woman and celebrates her days with us, we bring forth the story of Bijoli Murmu, a self-taught toto-driver from an indigenous community of Salboni in Midnapore.
Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha, a day of deep cultural and spiritual significance for the Bengali community, symbolizing the arrival of Maa Durga.
On Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended Navami's wishes and sought blessings for everyone, said the Prime Minister's Office.
The five-day long celebration is full of fun and frolic, food, buzzing streets, dazzling lights, eye-catching themes, grand puja pandals, laughter and giggles and happiness with no bounds.
As Durga Puja is welcomed with the unbridled verve of happiness, similar should be the Bishorjon.
Legend has it that Dashami is the day when she sets out for Kailash, her husband’s abode, accompanied by her children.
Legend has it that Dashami is the day when she sets out for Kailash, her husband’s abode, accompanied by her children.
Normally, Mahalaya is observed seven days before the Durga Puja.
The Lodi Road Sarbojanin Puja Samity is all set to organise its platinum jubilee from 4 to 8 October.
