Sati, the consort of Shiva was the
daughter of Daksha Prajapati a descendant of Bramha. Sati had married
Shiva against the wishes of her father. Daksha organised a sacrifice and
the attendees came from various parts of the universe. He invited all
of the gods and goddesses except his son in law Shiva. Against Shiva's
wishes, Sati attended this...
Akalbodhan
The worship of Devi Durga in the
month of Ashwin is called 'Akalbodhan'- an uncustomary time for
commencement of the worship. Hence this puja is called Akalbodhon.
In
the 'Ramayana', Rama went to 'Lanka' to rescue his abducted wife, Sita,
from the grip of Ravana,...
Sarbojanin (Barowari) Durga Puja
Durga
Puja is the most awaited festival of West Bengal,
spanning over four days at a stretch. It is not possible for everyone in the
community to organize it of their own. A Durga Puja is organized by a group of
people in a locality thence being known as Sarbojanin Durga...
Traditional Family Durga Puja
Durga
Puja is celebrated in West Bengal since the
Medieval Period, also known as the period of Mughal Empires. In 16th
Century the Durga Puja was held in the Court of Rajshahi, and in Nadia District
in 18th Century. However, in 18th Century it became
popular.
The...
Housing/Apartment/Complex Durga Puja
Today
in Kolkata people like to reside in Housing Complexes, Apartments or Enclaves. These
Housing complexes consist of different blocks consisting of numerous flats. The
housing complexes provide many amenities to their residents.
The
Complexes in Kolkata organizes...
