Durga Puja is the most important festival of Bengal. Durga Puja means more to us than just a religious festival.It is a celebration of life, culture, popular customs and traditions ... it is a time for coming together, of reunion and rejuvenation. traditional rituals at that time are maintained that enhances our mind spiritually.
In recent years Durga puja has cast a immense spell on the art and culture of India. Idols are made that are different from the traditional one. Artist from all over India focus their masterpiece.
Started this year 2011 with pujos like Darponarayan Tagore street, Ahiritola, Nalini Sarkar Street. Plz view gallery Page.
For nearly six decades, the baritone voice of the radio announcer made almost all the Bengalis wake up at the pre dawn hour on the day of Mahalaya to join with late Shree Birendra Krishna Bhadra to the unique celebration of sending invitation to the mother goddess Devi Durga…… “Jaago tumi Jaago…..”
Mahalaya is the day of inviting Devi Durga to save from all the demons of bad patches in this mortal world……as well as to get the blessing for the best in life in all aspects – “…… Rupan Dehi Jayon Dehi Jasho Dehi……” Mahalaya flags off the biggest festival of Bengal, DurgaPuja, the festival for homecoming. It is Amabashya ( No-Moon day) of the month of Ashwin of Bengali calendar.
Last few years Kolkata pujo has immensely reflecting the cultural heritage of Bengal. Apart from traditional pujos, the variety of art reflects a lot this site captures the essence of some glimpse.
From North Kolkata to exteme south the essence has be awesome. Old traditional pujo like Garia nabadurga, Ekdalia Evergreen Club, Bagbazar has kept their essence intact.