The puja mandap attracts a large crowd every year with its strikingly beautiful idol. Durga puja or durgotsov is the biggest festival of eastern india and, is widely celebrated in west bengal, bihar, jharkhand, odisha, tripura and assam. Almost an entire year is spent in the preparations to welcome the goddess. Durga is the goddess of divine power against all evils. Its now time for you to plan your durga puja festive tour around the city and get ready for an evening of pandal hopping. According to mythology, lord rama was the first to have worshipped the mahishasura mardini. Kolkatas unique pandal themes to watch out for this year from iconic yellow taxis to letter boxes, these themes to look out for this years durga puja. Kolkatas unique pandal themes to watch out for this year. A man in delhi once asked me what is so special about durga puja in kolkata. Sep 21, 2017 an artist decorating a community puja pandal ahead of durga puja festival in kolkata. Murti looks like barbie dolls and pandal made by baby toys. Oct 10, 2015 each year, kolkatas durga puja scales new heights as the most spectacular and extravagant event in the citys calendar. The deshapriya park committee, which registered the highest footfall for a pandal last year with five million visitors, has in store a slice of thailand a popular tourist destination for travellers from east india, served well with 2.
From the turn of the twentyfirst century, the festival has taken on a particular artistic dispensation that is unique to the contemporary city, demanding a new order of attention and analysis. Sep 29, 2019 here are the durga puja pandals in north kolkata that you must see. Express photo by partha paul for their 80th edition of the celebrations, this iconic north kolkata pujo is all set to take you down memory lane through music. Heres how to explore the beauty of kolkata during durga puja.
Bengali are waiting for only this festival though out the year. Sep 18, 2017 its that time of the year when hundreds of pujo pandals sprout all over kolkata. Oct 23, 2015 along with fast lifestyle, our durga puja days also get shortened. Durga puja vip pass see where you can get it participant get free two vip pass for family and friends, vip entry passes to more than 280 durga puja pandals vip passes for kolkata durga puja more durga puja 2017 happy durga puja durga puja greetings glitter images hindu festivals durga goddess lord krishna pictures to paint. Nerolac paints new tv ad in bengali for durga puja 2015. Here are durga puja parikrama map for north kolkata, south kolkata, central kolkata and sourth east kolkata 1. No one can catch north kolkata when it comes to creating gorgeous themes every year. In 2019, kolkatas durga puja was nominated by the indian government for the 2020 unesco representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. The committees organising durga puja in kolkata have close links to politicians.
Bagbazarsarbojanindurgotsav is one of the oldest durga puja pandals in north kolkata. North kolkata has its share of mustvisit pandals too, each one. Staying in central kolkata is an option, as theres plenty to see there as well. Calcataans are pleasantly attached to this festival as they are to their football or tea.
A sprawling area of 40,000 square feet in front of the 75 palli puja pandal in south kolkata will become alive as a typical london street this year. Code red 5th may 2015 written episode, written update on. Durga puja festival marks the battle of goddess durga with the shapeshifting, deceptive and powerful buffalo demon mahishasura, and her emerging victorious. Durga puja in kolkata durga pooja pandals, durgotsav and. Global warming, environmental degradation themes for durga puja pandals in kolkata. Theme for kashi bose lane durga puja this year is sound. Each year, kolkatas durga puja scales new heights as the most spectacular and extravagant event in the citys calendar. Everything you need to know about the frenzied, magical.
Durga puja is undoubtedly the biggest festival for hindus in west bengal and kolkata where people celebrate it with immense flavour and enthusiasm every year. People dress up in new clothing, visit the decorated pandals, participate in the festivities, and feed of mouthwatering delicacies. The man who initiated it was raja nabakrishna deb of calcutta. In kolkata, puja pandals are more than celebrations and festivities. Durga puja is a famous hindu festival when goddess durga is worshipped. Somnath mukhejee is a painter, interior designer, sculptor and a installation artist. Durga puja in kolkata 2015 awesome barbie theme near sealdah children are very happy to see this awesome barbie theme and pandal.
Besides these set of durga puja locations, i have shared some details of top ten durga puja in kolkata 2015. This festival is celebrated across all religions in kolkata and not just bengalis. The festival is initiated with the official invocation of maa durga on the auspicious day of mahalaya the beginning. Durgotsava refers to all five days festivity and these five days are observed as shashthi, maha saptami, maha ashtami, maha navami and vijayadashami. Nov 03, 2016 durga puja festival marks the battle of goddess durga with the shapeshifting, deceptive and powerful buffalo demon mahishasura, and her emerging victorious. Must see durga puja pandals in south kolkata this year. Durga puja in kolkata, 2016, thoughts and pictures. Our behindthescenes tour of the durga puja festival explores the rituals surrounding the creation of the durga icons, the elite family pujas of kolkata, the humble village pujas of west bengal, and the magnificent textile and craft traditions of the region. In 2019, kolkata s durga puja was nominated by the indian government for the 2020 unesco representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity. Durga puja theme pack for windows 7, windows 8, windows 8.
The things common between kolkata and london will be the attractions of bhowanipore 75 pallis pandal for kolkata durga puja 2017. A variety of themes and abstract form of art flares up every year that has managed to seize the mind of visitors and treat their eyes with vibrant colours. With durga puja round the corner, the puja pandals at cr park and other locations across delhi are busy getting decked up for the busiest week of the year. And when finally durga puja session has arrived, you will find a different kolkata readying itself with different types of lighting, big pandals, peoples all over the road, doing their shopping, shopping malls full of crowed, dj programs, music everywhere. Best 28 pandals to visit during durga puja in kolkata durga. The grandiosity and enthusiasm with which durga puja is celebrated in kolkata is unparallel. Shovabazar rajbari where kolkatas first cultural durga pujo took place in. Though the primary goddess revered during durga puja is durga, but her stage and celebrations feature other major deities of hinduism such as goddess lakshmi goddess of wealth, prosperity, saraswati goddess of knowledge and music. The chandrayaan ii mission will come alive at kolkatas sreebhumi sporting club durga puja this year. The pandal has been set up in a way that it would seem the goddess is listening to a musical concert.
Best 28 pandals to visit during durga puja in kolkata. Durga puja celebrations in north kolkata tend to be more traditional, albeit definitely worth experiencing. Durga puja is also known as dussehra and navaratri in other parts of india. Durga, identified as adi parashakti, is a principal and popular form of the hindu goddess. This is what vir sanghvi once wrote in the hindustan times. Durga puja in kolkata 2015 awesome barbie theme near.
Oct 26, 20 a completely different concept for durga puja pandal. Every year they compete to outdo each other with the most elaborate and innovative themes. Durga puja in kolkata is the famous festival across india. Sreebhumi sporting has conceptualized the theme song this year. Durga puja tour in kolkata,west bengal,india the famous. You can take the craze of diwali in delhi, christmas in london, summer carnival in rio, valentines day in paris and then add it to the month long madness of olympic games or the world cup and cram all that in a span of 5 days and. Which are the most interesting durga puja pandals i should. The beauty of london is among the major themes of kolkata durga puja 2017. Everything you need to know about the frenzied, magical durga puja in kolkata. The theme of this pandal in south kolkata is a library and the idea is to promote reading.
Maa durga is the goddess of divine power against all evils. Durga puja was first organised by the rich bengali landowners or zamindars, in 1757 to honour and welcome robert clive. The pandals in north kolkata tend to be more traditional, whereas the ones in south kolkata are contemporary and showy. Though most of the puja organisers in kolkata have happily surrendered to themes, ekdalia evergreen club happens to be an exception. Unable to buck the trend, some old barowari durga pujas of north kolkata, are turning to theme this year. A completely different concept for durga puja pandal. Durga puja is one of the biggest festivals of west bengal and is celebrated with unparalleled enthusiasm in kolkata. Somnath mukherjee, durga puja artist about the artist. Here is a list of convenient places to stay for durga puja in kolkata. Starting from the day of the mahalaya, the days of sashthi, saptami, ashtami, navami and dashami or bijoya dashami every day has its own unique rituals. The festival symbolizes the homecoming of goddess durga for five days to. Durga puja 2020 is the biggest festival in kolkata. So, visit these places to get a great pandal hopping experience.
Durga online durga puja goes online here durgaonline. If one wants to see the magic of sheer creativity and social concern then dum dum park tarun sangha durga puja is a must visit during the durga puja festival in kolkata. An artist decorating a community puja pandal ahead of durga puja festival in kolkata. Taking up a cause, pandals have taken up themes of global warming and environment degradation to spread awareness. Along with fast lifestyle, our durga puja days also get shortened. The most important part, perhaps, of the durga puja, is the idols of goddess durga herself. Past themes have ranged from ancient cave temples to pantheism, including one depiction of a bareshouldered durga in a battle sequence complete with theatrical light and sound installations. It emphasizes more on traditional and cultural puja. The pandal has hosted durga puja for around 100 years. Jagaddhatri themes inspire kolkata pujas kolkata news. Which one is celebrated with more grandeur ganesh chaturthi. To worship maa durga, hundreds of thousands of pandals are setup across the state, and even kolkata alone hosts more than two thousand pandals each year. Durga puja or durgotsav, as we bengalis call it, is the biggest festival kolkata celebrates each year.
Code red 5th may 2015 written episode update telly updates. May 06, 2015 code red 5th may 2015 written episode, written update on. The festival symbolizes the homecoming of goddess durga for five days to her matrimonial home from mount kailash. Ten hands spread in a graceful arc, the three eyes glaring down, riding the majestic lion, and plunging a trident down into the heart of the demon, mahishasur, goddess durgas idol is a sight to behold. Now they will be interested to know 2020 durga puja calendar. There are thousands of kolkata durga puja pandals but some stand out more than others, as a result of their captivating decorations. No wonder why many nri bengalis book even last minute flights to kolkata. Durga puja also stands to be politically and economically significant. The city is getting ready for celebration and you must too. Which is why you may want to download sharadotsav, a mobile app released by bengal tourism, which lists out the best pujo pandals in the city and around.
Anyway, life has to move on, so we look forward to seeing the next durga puja 2016. In west bengal, durga puja is celebrated with great pomp and zeal. Durga puja mindblowing dragon theme kolkata 2016 youtube. You are sure to see brilliant illumination, intricate artwork and impact themes in these durga puja pandals. As per markandya puran, durga puja can be performed either for 9 days or 4 days last four in sequence. For the past 77 years, the posh ekdalia road has been a hotspot, drawing crowds every day with its overwhelming pandal, gorgeous idol, imposing chandeliers and elaborate lighting. Sep 29, 2019 though most of the puja organisers in kolkata have happily surrendered to themes, ekdalia evergreen club happens to be an exception. Unlike the household pujas, including bonedi ones pujas organised by.
Durga puja, the biggest festival in bengal, is knocking at the door. If youre in the city for durga puja, or pujo, navigating through the crowd and chaos can be quite a task. Durga puja is the greatest festival of the bengalis. Padmaavat to inspire theme in mega community durga puja in. The wait is made throughout the whole year for these five days of durga puja. Exhaustive coverage of durga puja several leading puja pandals, the protimas, the illumination and the like that goes to make.
Durga puja 2017 durga puja or durgotsava is an indian hindu festival, celebrated to felicitate the victory of goddess durga over mahishasura. Durga puja pandal in kolkata, dancing on vijayadashami, women smearing each other with color, and family get together for dasain in nepal. The goddess durga is the protective mother of the universe. She is a goddess of war, the warrior form of parvati, whose mythology centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma the power of good over evil. Durga pooja in kolkata durga pujo in calcutta visiit blog. This durga puja, welcome home the warm and comforting colours of nerolac paints into your home. Check out more about durga puja celebration in kolkata, durga puja pandal and more interesting fact about durga puja in kolkata. Mar 04, 2020 durga puja is the biggest festivals of the bengalis. Kumartuli, durga idol, durga puja kolkata, in the northen fringes of kolkata is the artisan studio where the goddess in build. After all, durga puja is a homecoming celebration like onam in kerala and diwali in north india. Sep 19, 2015 this durga puja, welcome home the warm and comforting colours of nerolac paints into your home.
Durga puja in kolkata must be witnessed to endeavour a lifetime experience. North kolkatas old barowaari durga pujas are now turning. We have already started planning on decorations and themes for kolkatas durga puja pandals next year. Guess what, shahrukh is back with the fresh new nerolac jingle in an all new paint commercial in. According to hindu religious texts durga puja, including chandi path, should begin from the next day of. Must see durga puja pandals in north kolkata this year. A kid adi comes to his parents room holding an axe in his hand. Padmaavat to inspire theme in mega community durga puja in kolkata to honour freedom of expression, the famous sreebhumi sporting club of kolkata has decided to have padmaavat as theme for its. The 10 days of durga puja in kolkata is a time for socializing with family and friends. Famous durga puja pandals in delhi, 8 biggest durga puja. Durga puja is the biggest festivals of the bengalis.
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