[Picture source: Top, Bottom]Leaving for her heavenly abode last evening, Maa Durga has assured that she will come back again this time next year. She is happy that no untoward incident has happened during her earthly stay. She gives an indulgent smile at Barundev‘s tantrums on all 4 days. “Well”, she says, “you call me […]
Mahashtami
[picture source]|| ya devi sarvabhutesu buddhirupena samsthitanamas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah || || ya devi sarvabhutesu sakti rupena samsthitanamas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah || || ya devi sarvabhutesu trisna rupena samsthitanamas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah || || ya devi sarvabhutesu santi rupena samsthitanamas-tasyai namas-tasyai namas-tasyai namo namah || || ya devi sarvabhutesu sraddha rupena samsthitanamas-tasyai […]
Finally, Maa comes amid us
Last night, as the melodious hymns of Birendrakishore Bhadra’s immortal Mahishasuramardini floated in from the para puja, I kept a weary eye on the TV screen. Star Ananda’s sprightly newsreader didn’t disappoint. We would have Barundev’s company on the puja days, what with a ‘depression’ forming in the Bay. This morning’s bright sunlight is welcome. […]
Art galore in Durga Puja
Seeing is believing. There is no doubt why crowds from everywhere in millions throng the pandals on all puja days. They come to see creations and innovations and savor them for the rest of the year. Puja organizers know this and that is why there is always a stress on doing something new, something more […]
Land to whom
Starting tomorrow, peasants in Singur, Hooghly who have pledged lands to the government will get compensation. Reports suggest that notwithstanding opposition, about 60% of total land asked by Tata Motors for their car factory has already been pledged. Tatas need nearly 1000 acres to build the factory, which – once it blooms fully – will […]
Rain rain go away
Oh no, not another day like this! Not today, not till the puja ends! This must be the collective prayer of rain-battered Kolkattans. As the puja days are nearing, and the rains showing no signs of abating, it is anybody’s guess what lies ahead. Yet this was not so even a few days back. Bright […]
Maa Durga on her way
Once Viswakarma Puja passes, the tempo picks up, because Maa Durga has finally commenced her journey to come in our midst. This is what we used to be told by our seniors when we were small. Wide-mouthed and expectant, we felt unhappy when in some years her ‘journey’ used to be longer than others. “Perhaps […]
Puja season starts
Vishwakarma – the curtain-raiser (Picture source)With today’s Viswakarma Puja, the season of puja starts. This morning, as I go to local bazaar to replenish weekly stock of fish, vegetables and fruits, I come across scores of roadside pujas with blaring loudspeakers belting out latest Hindi film hits. Our para’s cycle-rickshaw pullers celebrate one such and […]
Cruise to Puri and Andamans
A star cruise – swan on sea (Picture source)Want cruising to Andamans via Puri in 3 days? If CPT (Calcutta Port Trust) has its way, this may soon be a reality. Which means the cruise liner will do the complete course from Kolkata’s Kidderpore docks to Sagar Islands at the confluence of Hooghly river, and […]
Maa Durga for all
(Picture source)If ever you want to see craft in motion, now is the time to visit Kumortuli. Scores of artisans are busy putting final touches to the idols that will shortly make their way to puja pandals near and far. Kumortuli is now a bee-hive of activity. But why only Kumortuli? Hundreds of clay artisans […]
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