It’s not that time of the year without talking about Durga puja, worshipping and feeling thankful.
We celebrate Durga puja by welcoming Goddess Durga,with all her four children. Most of the time we are praying to the mother goddess. But we never forget,that the mother is fiercely protective and is never afraid of banishing evil and fighting when everyone else fails.
It’s not that time of the year without, planning your festival wardrobe. While I like dressing up , the shopping and trial room is something I could live without. The problem is, there’s no way you can buy everything online.This is especially true for Durga puja dress up. That’s why I have stopped trying. I pray every year that magically my outfits get coordinated and I have more or less good hair and skin day.
I don’t even want to talk about beauty parlour woes.
It’s not that time of the year without buying gifts for family and friends. This year I finally opened the Amazon shop to showcase all the things I like to buy for myself and gift. Reviews are great, but this I felt was a good way to give a shoutout to good brands and also share good products with my readers.
Durga Puja is always about praying . But it’s also about food. Eating phuchka, egg roll, biriyani and gorging all sorts of delicious sweets and mishit doi. Bengali Durga puja and all other festivals are incomplete without food taking center stage. While the rest of the country especially north India fasts for Navratri our fasting and feasting are definitely different. From luchi aludom to luchi ghugni, from Ashtami niramish thali (veg) to nabamir aamish thali (nonveg) , food is a part of worship as well as celebrations.
It’s not that time of the year without planning the pandal hopping. Plan you must depend on your stamina to fight crowds. Don’t miss Deshapriya park, Samaj Sebi, Ballygunj cultural, Maddox square, Ekdalia evergreen, and Singhi park if you are visiting south Kolkata,we may just bump into each other.
The artisans working at the various pumas,work day and night to showcase their talent.The creativity and expertise of these gorgeous pandals are mind boggling.But what’s even more surprising are the different Maa durga idols .All look happy,benevolent and alive!They smile down at us mere mortals trying to get a glimpse of their divine presence.
Its that time of the year when you plan a holiday to recover from the Durga puja excesses.This time we are visiting Arunachal .
Its that time of the year when the air turns cooler. Mornings are crisp and cold and the air conditioner is turned off and cozy blankets and razais are taken out to be aired.
It’s the season of fluffy clouds, beautiful blue skies and a nip in the air. This is the season which has the beautiful feathery Kash Phool welcoming Maa Durga while swaying in the breeze
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It’s not that time of the year without feeling nostalgic about the year rushing by and trying to wind it up gracefully without stressing. When you just want to relax and enjoy meeting friends, family and chatting with them. Life, after all, needs to be savored and embraced. While dreams, goals, and plans are always important, so is making memories and cherishing them.
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Receiving the prompt from Esha and passing it forward to Menaka. There are 38 of us on this Blog Hop and it will be spread over 3 days – 4, 5, 6 October 2019. Do follow the #WordsMatter Blog Hop and prepare to be surprised!What do you do when it rains?Writing this for Wordsmatter with Corinne,Parul andShalini.
You took me back to Kolkata. How I miss the fuchka..Deshapriya Park, samaj sebi etc are places I grew up visiting.
You are the real devotee of Durga.
Yes I am.
I am missing all the fun. I remember you could feel it in the air as soon as it was Durga Puja time. The mention of food is making my tummy grumble. So many delicacies to munch on. Have a wonderful time.
Thanks, Rajlakshmi.You can actually feel the festive air physically!
Festivals though hectic are so much fun. I love the variety of food that Indian festivals bring along. I hope you have a wonderful festive season.
Yes all festivals are beautiful.
I can sense your excitement with Durga puja and its attendant joy.
Yes that’s there.
This sounds wonderful. I’ve been so deep in the children’s exams I’ve hardly been aware of the oncoming festive season. I wish i could experience a bit of Calcutta someday. It sounds absolutely delightful.
Oh you must visit once at least.But need loads of patience for the flurry of activities happening here during Durga puja.The crowd is unbelievable!
Wow this is that time of the year when Kolkata is filled with festivities and lights and good food. #WordsMatter
Yes all that and more.Just magnified infinitely!????
I loved your post and in a lot of ways,mine is similar to yours. I would love to be in Kolkatta for the Pujo. I have heard so much that once I want to experience the fun. Happy Durga Pujo, Amrita. Stay blessed and thank you for joining #WordsMatter.
Oh yes .Plan a visit to Kolkata during Durga pujo.But you must hit the gym before and after.Over eating is a side effect!
The festive season and the Durga Pujo so well described. It makes me want to be there
You should try this.
Absolutely, well explained about durga puja, pandals and shopping.
Which do you enjoy more.
Wow! You do have a lot on your plate!! Would love to see all the pandals and binge on food during the Durga Puja, with no dressing up though!! 😀 Have a great festive season and a relaxing vacation too, Amrita!
Thanks Shilpa.Focusing on the relaxing part.
I must visit Kolkata soon. And I think preferably during Durga Puja. It is going on my bucket list now. Thanks for sharing this.
Yes yes once is a must.
I can totally relate to this festive spirit, Amrita! Every minute with the loved ones needs to be treasured. I’m so looking forward to the festival time with the family despite the upheavals that have got in the way.
Wish you and yours a very happy Durga Pujo! May the force of the Goddess be with you all and keep you blessed, Amrita! Khob anondo koro tomra! Bhalo theko!! <3
Thank you Esha.Hope you have a blessed pujo too.
Thank you, Amrita!
You are welcome.
So hectic and yet I’m sure you wouldn’t miss all the excitement the festival brings. One year, I want to be in Kolkata for Pujo.
Yes you must try it atleast once.There are also planned tours available in luxury buses which are rather fun !