A glimpse of old Bengali traditions
The rituals of Devibaran and Sindur Khela in progress in Chatu Babu-Latu Babu house in Beadon street in North Kolkata.This grand old mansion was built by the Bengali enterpreneur-millionaire of the 18th century - Ramdulal Dey.He was supposed to have maintained trade relations with America!The Durga Puja originally started by him in 1770 became famous during the lifetime of his sons Chatubabu and Latu Babu.The Puja is now carried on by the descendants.
On the last day of Durga Puja- Vijayadashami- Bengali ladies carry out the rituals of Devibaran and Sindur Khela.Dressed in all their traditional finery they apply sindur (vermillion) on the forehead and feet of the Goddess and offer her Paan (betel) and sweets .This is how a married daughter is seen off from her parental home in Bengal.After this the ladies indulge in a little fun as they apply vermillion on each other's forehead and faces.Hence the name Sindur Khela - playing with vermillion.:-)
I took this shot in the graceful interiors of Chatubabu Latubabu house.The light was a bit dim but I hope my friends enjoy this glimpse of the traditional festivities of Bengal.
A glimpse of old Bengali traditions
The rituals of Devibaran and Sindur Khela in progress in Chatu Babu-Latu Babu house in Beadon street in North Kolkata.This grand old mansion was built by the Bengali enterpreneur-millionaire of the 18th century - Ramdulal Dey.He was supposed to have maintained trade relations with America!The Durga Puja originally started by him in 1770 became famous during the lifetime of his sons Chatubabu and Latu Babu.The Puja is now carried on by the descendants.
On the last day of Durga Puja- Vijayadashami- Bengali ladies carry out the rituals of Devibaran and Sindur Khela.Dressed in all their traditional finery they apply sindur (vermillion) on the forehead and feet of the Goddess and offer her Paan (betel) and sweets .This is how a married daughter is seen off from her parental home in Bengal.After this the ladies indulge in a little fun as they apply vermillion on each other's forehead and faces.Hence the name Sindur Khela - playing with vermillion.:-)
I took this shot in the graceful interiors of Chatubabu Latubabu house.The light was a bit dim but I hope my friends enjoy this glimpse of the traditional festivities of Bengal.