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Embracing 415 years of timeless heritage: ‘Bodhon’ pujo at Sabarna Roychowdhury Mejobari

Every family member, priest and worker is intricately involved in the success of this puja

My Kolkata Web Desk Kolkata Published 20.10.23, 05:24 PM
In this timeless celebration of 415 years, generations converge with unwavering devotion in Behala’s Barisha on the southwestern fringes of Kolkata. As the elders encircle the adorned Durga Maa, guiding the children in placing her sacred weapons, the house resonates with the echoes of tradition
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In this timeless celebration of 415 years, generations converge with unwavering devotion in Behala’s Barisha on the southwestern fringes of Kolkata. As the elders encircle the adorned Durga Maa, guiding the children in placing her sacred weapons, the house resonates with the echoes of tradition

All photographs by Sannidh Raychaudhuri
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The family delicately prepares and serves the ‘bodhon bhog’ offering to Ma Durga via the priest
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The family delicately prepares and serves the ‘bodhon bhog’ offering to Ma Durga via the priest

Diligent workers meticulously craft the final touches of the opulent house decorations,
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Diligent workers meticulously craft the final touches of the opulent house decorations,

The priest prepares for the ‘bodhon pujo’
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The priest prepares for the ‘bodhon pujo’

The ‘thakur dalan’ at the Sabarana Raychowdhury Mejobari
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The ‘thakur dalan’ at the Sabarana Raychowdhury Mejobari

Women come together, sharing tales, laughter, and the heartwarming essence of ‘bodhon pujo’
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Women come together, sharing tales, laughter, and the heartwarming essence of ‘bodhon pujo’

Amid these hallowed moments, family members offer Anjali, their hearts brimming with reverence and love, connecting the past and the future
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Amid these hallowed moments, family members offer Anjali, their hearts brimming with reverence and love, connecting the past and the future

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