Pandal hoppers throng streets of Kolkata.They are enjoying the art work and the deity in pandals.Here is the glimpse of one such pandal in south Kolkata which draws huge crowd
Today (October 6) is the Maha Asthami(the auspicious eighth day of the new moon).In Kolkata, devotees celebrated their most auspicious day of the festival with elaborate rituals since early mornings at the pandals.Kolkata and other parts of Bengal, where the festivals are most grandly celebrated and it is considered utmost important to worship Goddess Durga …
The10 handed Goddess Durga made up of clay is on top of a lion.Her hands carry different weapons in them except two which holds the spear which has been struck into the chest of Mahishasura(demon).The four children are accompanying Durga-Laxmi,the goddess of wealth,Saraswati,the Goddess of knowledge,kartik,the god of worship and Ganesha,the elephant faced god representing everything that is good
The four days of Puja (Autumn Festival) start from tomorrow (Oct. 4 ) the sixth day of the full moon that follows the Mahalaya and ends up with the Bijaya Dashami.The10 handed Goddess Durga made up of clay is on top of a lion.Her hands carry different weapons in them except two which holds the spear which has been struck into the chest of Mahishasura(demon)
Kolkata is famous for it’s carnival like atmosphere and themed based festivals.One such famous organizer of Autumn Festival
In Kolkata, Durga Puja is much more carnival than religious festival.Each pandal or wooden structure has it’s unique creativity.Though the famous Autumn Festival of Kolkata will start from October 4, the city is already transformed into a carnival.Panda hoppers throng into sandals from the morning
Though officially not yet open to public, pandal hoppers still visit pandals in different parts of Kolkata.Generally, public thronged the pandals from chaturthi the fourth day of Navaratri but the official beginning of the puja is from 4 October, Sasthi, the sixth day of full moon.Shiv Mandir is one of the best known festival organizers in Kolkata
The preparation is in full swing to face the festival which will start from 4 October. Durga puja is celebrated with joy all over India especially in West Bengal
For most Bengalis the countdown for Autumn Festival, the biggest festival of Bengal begins. As the festival is now only few days (Oct. 4-8) away, preparations have started in full swing. For tourists who want to visit Calcutta during this festive season, we have some suggestions for pandal hooping. For best idols and pandals, you must visit the following places
The 10 handed Goddess Durga made up of clay is on top of a lion.Her hands carry different weapons in them except two which holds the spear which has been struck into the chest of Mahishasura (demon)