Kaali Pujo Activity
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- Pradip (oil lamps) being prepared to be lighted during the Festival of Light – Deepavali
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- Finishing touch – to paint the Eye of the Maa (mother) – is being provided in the idol making factory at Kumartuli, Kolkata
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- Bodhan & Adhibas (initiation of receiving) of the Maa (mother) is being made
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- Pujo (worship) – offering of foodstuff and utilities, is being done in front of the idol.
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- Clothes are being distributed among the poor along with Pujo (worship) activities as a part of social service.
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- Social activities also accompany some Pujo (worship) activities. Here, clothes are being distributed among the poor.
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- In the Mela (exhibition) firing at Balloons is tried by boys and girls alike. Family members and passer-bys are good observers.
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- Mela (exhibition) of variety items also find its place during the festivals. This bubbling person is also part of the mela.
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- Festive mood is essentially in the air. In such a mood, this child finds his own way of enjoyment.
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- Interested civilians may provide traffic management services along with Police during the festivals at Kolkata.
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- Cultural programmes of varieties, are also arranged along with Pujo (worship). Here Baul song is being presented.
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- Festivals bring in general enjoyment in the mood of all – young & old. And some children make some essential activity their part of enjoyment – like here – making arrangement to light the Big Pradip.
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- Beside policing during the festival, a more culturally minded Police-Personnel may find it interesting to try his hand at the Dhak.
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- Along with Kaali Pujo & Deepavali, the Ganesh & Lakshmi are worshipped with a feeling of removing the inauspicious from our homes. Seen are idols being sold for house pujo.
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- Dhak – Beating of the Drums are an essential part of the Pujo celebrations. The instruments as well as the tunes played are a speciality of Bengal.
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- Aarati of the Maa starts with a Pradip (Lighted Oil Lamp). It is usually done with a feeling of doing service to the Maa.
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- Taking the auspicious heat with due respect from the Pradip after Aarati of the Maa is made with it.
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- It is usual custom to take the heat from the Pradip (oil lamp) after Aarati is made with it. It is believed to be auspicious.
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- Aarati of Maa are done with several utility items. Fanning with the Peacock Feather is one.
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- Dash Mahavidya – Ten forms of Kaali – are being worshipped by Ten Purohits simultaneously
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- Dhaki (The Drum Beaters) being a profession, the children in the family are being trained and associated from a tender age
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- Taking a Pic – be it still or a video – has become part of the essential activity of many visitors appreciating the work of art
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- A live Baul performance is arranged to match the festival theme of Ektara – Baul’s musical instrument with single string.
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- A team of Folk Singers from Medinipur District in West Bengal is also part of the Pujo Festival Theme on Medinipur Folk Culture
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- As a part of initialisation of the Deiities, just like Bengali daughters & wives used to wear ALTA (a red liquid to protect the feet from excessive watery work), Maa Durga is also being prepared on her Feet.
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- A string is tied on the Wrist with a good wish
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- Adhibaas – invitation to the Maa Durga by the mantras
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- Items used to make formal invitation (Adhibaas) to the Maa Durga
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- Setting the tone of Communication with Maa Durga
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- A string is tied on the Wrist with a good wish
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- Adhibaas – part of formal inviting activity to the Maa Durga
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- Adhibaas – initiating invitation to Maa Durga
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- A traditional room-freshener using natural agri-product. It is insect repellent, but harmless to humans
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- Lotuses are an essential part of Sandhi Pujo – held at the junction of Astami (8th) & Nabami (9th) day of the Pujo
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- Children are enthusiatically helping to blossom the Lotus to use in Sandhi Pujo
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- Playing with the Sindoor under sudden spell of shower
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- Playing with the Sindoor (vermilion) on the Bidaye of the Durga
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- A Dhamsa drum – a folk drum of a specific Indian community also makes an interesting live sound of music with typical beats
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- Taking a Pic – be it still or a video – has become part of the essential activity of many visitors appreciating the work of art
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- A live Baul performance is arranged to match the festival theme of Ektara – Baul’s musical instrument with single string.
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- A team of Folk Singers from Medinipur District in West Bengal is also part of the Pujo Festival Theme on Medinipur Folk Culture
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- As a part of initialisation of the Deiities, just like Bengali daughters & wives used to wear ALTA (a red liquid to protect the feet from excessive watery work), Maa Durga is also being prepared on her Feet.
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- Swamiji’s Pronams to Maa Durga
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- Durga Pujo arrangement being inaugurated by Swaniji of RK Mission
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- Policing is not enough – better to keep the glamour & glory with the self
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- NCC Girls & Scouts are also helping the Local Police to maintain order with the huge crowd
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- Clik-ing is a must ritual for the visitors
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- Tika (mark of the ashes) on the forehead from the Yagna during Sandhi-Pujo
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Tarpan (offering in respect of ancestral ATMA) rituals on Mahalaya Day.
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- Annual ritual to pay homage to Parents
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