A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage
The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unli...
A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unlike any other moment in India’s festive calendar. Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, transforms the city into a canvas of emotions, blending joy, devotion, nostalgia, and farewells. For five days, Durga has been welcomed like a daughter returning home. On the tenth day, she must leave. Yet, Kolkata ensures her farewell is as grand as her arrival. The Morning of Goodbye After nights of pandal-hopping and cultural shows, the morning of Vijayadashami feels calmer. Families gather for the final rituals. Priests chant mantras one last time before the goddess. The air is filled with the scent of flowers, incense, and anticipation. Everyone knows the farewell is near. Sindoor Khela: A Touch of Red By noon, pandals burst into colour with Sindoor Khela. Married women in white saris with ...
A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unlike any other moment in India’s festive calendar. Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, transforms the city into a canvas of emotions, blending joy, devotion, nostalgia, and farewells. For ...
A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unlike any other moment in India’s festive calendar. Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, transforms the city into a canvas of emotions, blending joy, devotion, nostalgia, and farewells. For ...
A goodbye steeped in red, rhythm, and resilience, carrying Kolkata’s culture to the world stage The last day of Durga Puja in Kolkata is unlike any other moment in India’s festive calendar. Vijayadashami, or Dussehra, transforms the city into a canvas of emotions, blending joy, devotion, nostalgia, and farewells. For ...
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