The drummers trooping in at the pandal for the first time this puja announce their arrival by a quick rendering early morning even as I take the pictures again (refer, Themed puja).
Protima has been installed though Maa is yet to be ‘armed’. That will happen later in the day after bodhan, that is welcoming the mother.
Meanwhile as the drums beat, children from nowhere come rushing wide-eyed with hope, joy, and surprise. They talk animatedly about the plans to enjoy the coming days. Like every year this year too the festivities are here. The puja at long last begins.
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