If yesterday was dry today is bright. Kolkattans have today woken up to a dazzling sunlit morning. The sky is clear, a gentle breeze blowing that indicates there is less likelihood of rains.
The newspapers have dutifully mentioned the rush of pandal hoppers the entire day yesterday, but the big news is that the CBI has registered a case of murder against the Todis for the unfortunate death of Rizwanur Rahman.
As I write this I can hear slokas being recited through the loudspeaker at our para pujo. The Mahanabami is underway in just the right spirit. There is no doubt the day awaits people thronging the pandals in full force. Meanwhile here is an account of my visit to the Badamtala puja last morning.
Badamtala puja is a must-see if only because it always tries to do something new, something innovative and less traversed. Guess there are great creative minds that work for each year’s puja.
This year too it’s no different. The pandal depicts ‘deblok’, or heaven where millions of gods and goddesses reside. Wonder if we the earthly people will ever get a chance there! If not, I do not mind, for I’ve visited the pandal and immensely liked it.
Note the video looks dark, but click on it, you’ll see the puja clearly.
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