Pradip (oil lamps) being prepared to be lighted during the Festival of Light – Deepavali
Finishing touch – to paint the Eye of the Maa (mother) – is being provided in the idol making factory at Kumartuli, Kolkata
Bodhan & Adhibas (initiation of receiving) of the Maa (mother) is being made
Pujo (worship) – offering of foodstuff and utilities, is being done in front of the idol.
Clothes are being distributed among the poor along with Pujo (worship) activities as a part of social service.
Social activities also accompany some Pujo (worship) activities. Here, clothes are being distributed among the poor.
In the Mela (exhibition) firing at Balloons is tried by boys and girls alike. Family members and passer-bys are good observers.
Mela (exhibition) of variety items also find its place during the festivals. This bubbling person is also part of the mela.
Festive mood is essentially in the air. In such a mood, this child finds his own way of enjoyment.
Interested civilians may provide traffic management services along with Police during the festivals at Kolkata.
Cultural programmes of varieties, are also arranged along with Pujo (worship). Here Baul song is being presented.
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.
Beside policing during the festival, a more culturally minded Police-Personnel may find it interesting to try his hand at the Dhak.
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.
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.
Aarati of the Maa starts with a Pradip (Lighted Oil Lamp). It is usually done with a feeling of doing service to the Maa.
Taking the auspicious heat with due respect from the Pradip after Aarati of the Maa is made with it.
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.
Aarati of Maa are done with several utility items. Fanning with the Peacock Feather is one.
Dash Mahavidya – Ten forms of Kaali – are being worshipped by Ten Purohits simultaneously
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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