Wednesday, October 9, 2013

Durga Puja in Kolkata | Maa Durga Pandals Preparation Photos Images

Durga Puja festival marks the victory of good over evil, with the slaying of demon Mahishasura by Goddess Durga. It is a worship of power of Good which always wins over the bad. Durga Puja, is widely celebrated in the Indian states of West Bengal, Assam, Jharkhand, Orissa & Tripura where it is a five-day annual holiday.



Durga Puja 2013 dates: This year Durga Puja is scheduled to start with the Panchami Puja and will end with Vijaya Dashami or Dussehra. This year,  Durga Puja takes place from 11th to 14th October, 2013. The immersion of Durga idols will take place on 15th October,  2013.



Like Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi, Durga Puja is nothing short of cultural extravaganza & a carnival in Kolkata where music, plays, skips, revelry & devotion all blend into one seamless whole. Durga Puja preparation is on full swing in the city & artists are busy in giving final touches to a Durga Puja pandals. 

Friends, sharing with you couple of few pics of preparations of Maa Durga pandals at different places in Kolkata...


A Durga Puja pandal before being thrown open to public in Kolkata.





Last minute finishing touches being given to a Durga puja pandal.




Artists give final touch to a Maa Durga pandal before it is thrown open for public.





A Kolkata community Puja pandal during Durga Puja the biggest festival of the year.




Kidderpore 25 Pally Durga Puja Pandal.



An under-construction Maa Durga Puja Pandal of Behala Janakalyan Sangha in Kolkata.





For more upcoming events for Durga Puja celebration in Kolkata, Delhi, Banaglore, Mumbai & other major cities of India please visit Events section of Buzzintown (dot) com site.


!! Happy Durga Puja !!



Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Navratri 2013 Festival Celebration in Ahmedabad, Gujarat | Garba Songs

 !! JAI MATA DI !!

Navratri is the most popular spiritual & cultural Hindu festival of India. Navratri marks the period when Durga waged a battle against the demon Mahishasura. The nine days of Navratri festival also referred to as Navratras, dedicated to the worship of nine different forms of Goddess Durga. The tenth day after Navratri is celebrated as Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami.

Navratri 2013 Dates:  This year Navratri festival falls from 5th October to 13th October, 2013. Therefore, Dussehra festival will fall on Monday, 14th October  2013.



The Navratri festival is celebrated with great fervor & devotion in all parts of India especially in North India, western states of Gujarat, Maharashtra & Karnataka. In Gujarat, Navratri is synonymous with Dandiya Raas and Garba, the tradional  folk dance forms for men & women dedciated to the worship of Goddess Jagdamba. Gujarat overflows with joy and festivity during Navratri. The evenings are alive with the sound of music and garba dance through the nine-day festival!

With Navarati just around the corner...Dandiya fever begins! Blog friends, sharing with you couple of upcoming Dandiya & Garba events in Ahmedbabad, Gujarat for Navratri 2013 festival celebration along with Garba songs. Lets have a look on these Navratri 2013 events…


Navratna Navratri 2013 at Chokhi Dhani

Navratri Event Date: Oct 05 - Oct 12, 2013

Event Venue:  Chokhi Dhani, Opposite Wide Angle, Behind Big Bazaar, Iscon Road, S G Highway, Satellite, Ahmedabad



In the fervorous land of Gujarat, there's a celebration around every corner. However, one particular festivity turns nine glorious nights into day, transforms calmness into carnival and adds melody to moonlight - The Nine Nights of Navratri. At Chokhi Dhani, we celebrate Navratri in a grand manner. 'Navratna Navratri' as we call it, is an expression of the best the festival offers.

Navratri Celebrations

Navratri Celebration Event Date: Oct 05 - Oct 13, 2013

Event Venue:  Safal Parisar 2, Bopal, Ahmedabad   


Get ready for the biggest, grandest and world's longest dance festival - Navratri. HCA shall be celebrating all 8 nights, there will be Garba and fun.


Garba - Navaratri Celebration

Garba Event Date: Oct 05, 2013

Event Venue:  Satyameva Jayate International School, E-1/41, Sterling City, Bopal, Ahmedabad    


Satyameva Jayate International School presents Garba on the occassion of Navaratri. Enjoy Garba evening with friends and family.

Radhe Raas Garba - Navratri Festival Celebration

Event Date: Oct 05 - Oct 12, 2013

Event Venue:  Radhe Upvan, Ahmedabad   


Labh Creation presents Radhe Raas Garba - Navratri Festival Celebration. 

 
Thanganat 2013 - Navratri Dandiya Raas Mahotsav

Dandiya Raas Event Date: Oct 07, 2013

Event Venue:  R.B. Institute of Management Studies, Opp. Hirawadi BRTS Bus Stop, Thakkarbappa Nagar, Ahmedabad   


R.B. Institute of Management Studies (MBA) presents Thanganat 2013. Competitions: Best Dancer (M/F). Best Costume (M/F). Best Couple. Best Group.


Navratri Special all Veg Midnight Buffet Dinner

Navratri Special Event Date: Oct 05 - Oct 15, 2013

Event Venue: GAD - The Gateway, The Gateway Hotel Ummed, International Airport Circle, Hansol, Ahmedabad



Come over to GAD, the charming all-day dining restaurant, after an evening of festivity to enjoy a fun midnight buffet with your family and friends. The buffet presents vegetarian delicacies, lip-smacking street food that Gujarat is famous for and Gujarati farsan. A perfect treat to enjoy with family and friends after an evening of music and dance!


Gokul Dandiya 2013 - Navaratri Festival

Navratri Event Date: Oct 04, 2013

Event Venue:  Kankariya Football Ground, Bhakt Vallabh Dhola Marg, Kankaria Ahmedabad, Gujarat 



Gokul Entertainment arranges Navaratri Festival 2013. Thousands of Garba lovers remained present at Football ground, Kankaria, Ahmedabad. The atmosphere was looking very pleasant, amidst costumed Garba lovers. I am thankful to organizers for the same.


For more upcoming Navratri 2013 events in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai & other major cities of India please visit Events section of Buzzintown (dot) com site.


GARBA SONGS


Falguni Pathak - Non Stop Garba - Madi Tara Mandirayama.





Tara Wina Shyam Ekaladu Laage - A Great Garba/Raas Song From Gujarat, India.





Jai Desh Devi Maa - Famous Gujarati Garba Songs





!! Happy Navratri !!