“Raj Rajeswari” is worshipped in Krishnanagar Rajbari till date. Found myself fortunate to visit this glorious puja which is worshipped over 300 years from now. Started in 1683. The idol is dressed more like a wariior with the lion resembling like horse. History states Puja was started by Rudra Roy, the great grandfather of Krishna Chandra Roy who first worshipped devi durga. Idol ornaments also have some features. Different than conventional style of ‘Daker Saaj’. This is called ‘Bedeni Dak’. Even though there is no Sandhipujo with cannon now, one of the attractions of Pujo is Sandhipujo. Sa ..read more

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Durga puja has a huge significance in our life. She stands as an important symbol of divine power. Not only in Bengal she is worshipped all over India with glory in different forms. Markendeyo Puran most importantly defines the forms of devi, specially the 9 forms she is worshiped in 9 days called Navaratri. The Autumn festival we celebrate is part of the Navaratri. The whole atmosphere and nature reacts to this autumn festival and her divine presence is felt. This is my personal thought, there is a mythological base and the vedas and puranas cannot be wrong though through many controversies w ..read more

South Kolkata has been pioneering in creating beautiful artwork over the years as well as some beautiful traditional pujas apart from theme. It has touched the heart of people not only kolkata but all over India. Presenting some of the unique artwork of 2018 from south Kolkata. Tridhara Sammilani has been unique in there durga puja celebration. Artist Gourango Kuila has created beautiful artwork using Jute sticks, Earthen pots and he himself has created the devi form. Hindusthan Club : Artist Shib Sankar Das creation, here the theme is various forms of mother is shown. Idol created by Naba Ku ..read more

Dum Dum Park Bharat Chakra 2018 : Theme: Ghore o Baire, Artist: Concept by Purnendu De Idol: Purnendu De and Arup Kar. Daum Dum Park Tarun Dal 2018 : Theme: Abahon Artist : Concept by Anirban Idol : Soumen Pal Dum Dum Park Tarun Sangha 2018 presents Gansha by Rintu Das. Artist has beautifully shown child labour. The total concept have several installation art. Some of the which is presented below. One of the best work over the years people of Kolkata has seen. Dum Dum Park Sarbojonin 2018 : ‘Ujan thele chollo nao’ a message that is relevant to our life tha ..read more

Kashi Bose Lane 2018 presents Amar Alinde a concept by Pradip Das. Artist has presented an installation art of typical balcony of houses of north kolkata. Sanatan Dinda has created idol in unique form. Lets see this form below. Hathibagan Sarbojonin 2018 presents artist Debojyoti Jana’s concept of freedom of free space, air, and to remove the waves. The main concept is freedom but still waves confined us. Idol is created by Soumen Pal. Music by Joy Sarkar. Jagat Mukherjee Park 2018 : This years theme is Time Machine, a visualization of how it will look 200 years later ..read more

SB Park Thakurpukur 2018 presents ‘Agni Suddhi’ By Partha Dasgupta. An unique world build by Partha Da with bricks and ‘pora mati” clay burned in furnace. Eventually the bricks essemble the time, place and occurrence of Durga Puja through Durga name. Devi Bhagawati is sitted in Padmasan. Below is a glimpse of this masterpiece. Barisha Club : Always in the front line of innovative thinking over the years. This year Artist Rintu Das has craved a niche in creative thinking on the serious issue of mother. Artist this that mother who have us birth we often forget her contribution in ..read more

The onset of DurgaPuja 2018 in Kolkata has began. Its time to rejuvenate our spirit. The first visit was at Sreebhumi Sporting Club. Here the pandal is an unique artwork. Its a palace mimicked as the palace of Rani Padmavati. Traditional devi form with beautiful ornaments. Hindusthan Park is a prominent durga puja in south kolkata. This year theme is aborto  by artist Anirban Das. Bagbazar Sarbojonin a durga puja that has evolved from the core sentiments of bengal is celebrating 100 years and it maintains its traditional style. Tala Prattoy has ..read more

Some of the Durga Temples in India : Vaishno Devi Temple In Jammu & Kashmir Chamunda Devi Temple, Himachal Pradesh Amba Mata Temple, Gujarat Karni Mata Temple, Rajasthan Chamundeshwari Temple, Karnataka Naina Devi Temple, Uttarakhand Kanaka Durga, Andhra Pradesh Shree Durga Parameshwari Temple, Kateel, Karnataka Durga Temple, Varanasi Banshankari Temple, Karnataka Jwala Devi Kamakhaya Temple, Assam Adhar Devi Temple, Mt Abu Goddess Bhagavathi Temple Bhadrakali Temple, Andhra Pradesh Danteshwari Temple, Chattisgarh Bamleshwari Devi Temple, Chhattisgarh The post Durga Temples in India ap ..read more

Naktala Udayan Sangha Theme: Kal Samaya Artist: Susanta Pal ——————————- Thakurpukur SB Park Theme : Agnisuddhi Artist : Partho Dasgupta ——————————– Tridhara Sammilani Theme : Prakriti Ratane Sajhabo Jotone Concept and Artist : Gourango Kuila ——————————- Behala Club Sarbojonin -Theme : Bangla Amar Matri Bhasha Overall concept and direction : Tanmoy Chakrabortry Idol Artist: Soumen Pal ——————————– KashiBose Lane Theme : Amar Alinde Artist : Sanatan Dinda and Pradip Das ——————————– Shibmandir Theme : Matir Tane Artist : Bimal Samanta Idol: Siddhartha Pal Script: Srijato Music ..read more