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Women lighting earthern lamps on occassion of "Sandhi Puja".
Sandhi Puja, an important ritual of Durga Puja, lasts from the last 24 minutes of Ashtami till the first 24 minutes of Nabami. During this juncture (the "Sandhikhan"), Durga is worshiped in her Chamunda form. Goddess Durga killed, Chando and Mundo, the two asuras at "Sandhikhan" and thus acquired the name of "Chamunda". Most of the Durga Puja performed in prominent houses follows strictly the traditional rituals and involves every family member. 108 Earthen lamps are placed on banana leaves are placed in front of the idol and are being lit by mainly female members of the family.
To know about such houses at Kolkata where Durga Puja is celebrated for over 100 plus years , check out my blog.
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Women lighting earthern lamps on occassion of "Sandhi Puja".
Sandhi Puja, an important ritual of Durga Puja, lasts from the last 24 minutes of Ashtami till the first 24 minutes of Nabami. During this juncture (the "Sandhikhan"), Durga is worshiped in her Chamunda form. Goddess Durga killed, Chando and Mundo, the two asuras at "Sandhikhan" and thus acquired the name of "Chamunda". Most of the Durga Puja performed in prominent houses follows strictly the traditional rituals and involves every family member. 108 Earthen lamps are placed on banana leaves are placed in front of the idol and are being lit by mainly female members of the family.
To know about such houses at Kolkata where Durga Puja is celebrated for over 100 plus years , check out my blog.
amitabhagupta.wordpress.com/2013/10/08/durga-puja-of-bone...
(c)Amitabha Gupta
Unauthorized use or reproduction for any reason is prohibited. Please contact me personally for any use of this photograph