MahaUtsav Online - Kolkata Durga Puja 2019

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OnlineDarshan
Online Darshan
Catch a glimpse of the Divine Goddess straight from a Kolkata Pujo PandalKnow more
OnlineAnjali
Online Anjali
Chant along the holy Mantras as you Watch Live Durga Pujo AnjaliKnow more
OnlineDaala
Online Daala
Offer your prayers directly to the Goddess along with 'Mishti, Fol and Kaapor'Know more
OnlinePranami
Online Pranami
Contribute towards the Pujo Committee of your choice and seek Maa Durga’s blessingsKnow more

Bonedi Barir Pujo

The Baarowari Pujo
In 1790, twelve Brahmin friends in Gooptipara, Hooghly, decided to institute a community worship of the Goddess. Their effort is what initiated the Baarowari pujo – 'Baaro' meaning twelve, 'Yaari' meaning friendly assembly.
The German Connect
The famous Daaker Saaj embellishment on Durga idols with white Shola (thermocol) reed and Rangta (silver) for a touch of glamour has a German connect. The silver used in the production of this decoration of the idols were imported from Germany via post or Daak - thus Daaker Saaj.
The Eight Eternal Companions
Heard of the Ashtanayika? Devi Durga is deeply committed to her Eight Eternal Companions - the divine ladies are Mangala, Vijaya, Bhadra, Jayanti, Aparajita, Nandini, and Koumari. Any priest who wants to worship the Goddess needs to chant a mantra that advises the worshipper to meditate on the Devi as always accompanied by her powerful playmates.
Akal Bodhon - The Untimely Worship
Durga Pujo is not exactly supposed to be in autumn. Bengalis worship Goddess Durga in the Hindu month of Aashwin (around October). But, according to Hindu scriptures, Goddess Durga was traditionally worshipped in the spring. The Bengalis refer to this deviation as Akal Bodhon (literally translated as Untimely Worship)