Moments of Durga Puja captured

Barely few hours left  before the Durga Puja .The festive has stuck an electrifying mood all over the devotees  . The decorated homes ,buy gifts for friends and relatives and new cloths for themselves .The shopping malls and markets are totally packed up from one month before the festival . The youngsters take this opportunity to buy anything and everything .


The puja is celebrated for 5 days commencing from 6th day of navarathri and ending on the 10th day .The preparations start before a month .The whole atmosphere is filled with energy and enthusiasm.
The idols of Lord Durga , Lord Ganesha ,Lord Kartik ,Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswathi are prepared . On Mahasashti day , the life of the Devi is brought from the nearby pond or river in a banana tree and established inside the image . This marks the commencement of Durga puja . The pandals erected throughout the state attract all the people . The decorations are made and every year new designs are introduced . The drum known as Dhak starts it beat with its majestic rhythm from Mahasashti day.


Durga puja , the Bengalis wear new cloths ,shoes , jewels . Everywhere cultural programmes are organised throughout the day . Special dishes are prepared and distributed to all . Durga puja for bengalis ia all about fun , frolic and food . The festival is never been considered without good food .
On Mahadasami day , the Idol is taken out of the pandal ina  grant procession , during evening .

Everybody walks towards the bank of the River for immersing the Idol .
Thousand of people will be seen on that time . Happy Puja