Monday, June 28, 2010

Durga Puja in Kolkata

Durga Puja in Kolkata

Durga puja is a festival is celebrated in full form as whole Kolkata lights up in celebration. It is celebrated in all cities of Kolkata. There are couple of ancestral places where durga celebration takes place. One of the oldest places is the Sabarna Chowdhurys located at Barisha.

This durga puja in Kolkata is not only about festival but also about religious significance. There are special arrangement made in every corner of the city. City glows up with beautiful pandal where large idol of goddess durga is kept for worshipers to offer their worship. After finishing the performance of special puja, there are various cultural programs which takes place along with number of activities like dance, music etc.

Before the arrival of durga puja people go for shopping and other purchasing activity like some decorative items for their household. Women like to buy new jewelry and sarees for all the 9 nights. The preparation for the durga puja commence right before 2 months .There is special durga puja bonus for the employees who work in companies In Kolkata.

There are various pandals which are set in various part of Kolkata. There are many experts who construct these set and also make beautiful idol of goddess durga which is magnificently designed. The makers of durga idol every year come with some innovative designs and with lot if cash in hand and present a mesmerizing work.

The last 3 days of the durga festival is celebrated in high spirit. There are various slokas and mantras which are chanted by expert priest. Apart from this, there are various dance and song competition held by organizers. Education institution and offices are closed in the tenth day of festival when goddess durga is immersed in water.

This Durga Puja festival in Kolkata is really a grand festival that is celebrated in full swing.


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