Mahashtami started early and ended with beautiful Sandhi Puja
It was fun waking up at 3am before dawn to go to Pandaal for making Mool Bhog(Anna or cereal prasaad for the Gods) for Ashthami
followed by Ashthami pushpanjali
then
Sandhi Puja
The 108 diyas were placed in shape of Devi's footprint
108 Lotus were bloomed
108 dhan(rice with husk) tied
108 dub(three branched grass tips) tied
Best is when we all come together to lit the diyas with chanting of mantras
It is a pretty sight to behold
Sandhyaarti time
Along with the Dhaak and Dhuno(a type of dry gum from plants which when burnt gives out lovely scent)
Devi more beautiful on the Ashthami
Here is Dhunochi dance
My little ones performed in a group dance
Aarotrika woke up early after her afternoon nap
Time to get ready
I put nail paint on her for the first time.
Aarotrika was thrilled, a step towards growing up
Aalta(red colour) on feet
Payal
Bangles
May God protect her from all evil
They danced to tunes of
"Ek ekke ek
dui du guni chaar..."
"1x1=1
2x2=4..."
The song says that children in the school are restless to see the preparations for Durga puja, can no more concentrate on studies...
They even got lovely prizes for their performances
Kids: Adhrit, Aarotrika and Upasana
That's me on the right in the red Kantha saari
After the Puja and all cultural events
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