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Mumbai Celebrates Durga Puja with Grand Pandals
18 Oct
Summary
- Community pandals across Mumbai host vibrant Durga Puja celebrations.
- Numerous cultural performances and traditional bhog are offered.
- Themes range from 'Gram Bangla' to recreations of Kolkata's streets.
The Bengali community across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region marked Durga Puja with vibrant celebrations, visiting numerous pandals throughout the area. Vashi Cultural Association hosted its 22nd Durgotsav with a Rudrani-style idol crafted by Padma Shri Sanatan Rudra Pal, featuring performances by renowned artists. The Navi Mumbai Bengali Association's 47th Sharodotsav in Vashi included singers like Amit Kumar and Javed Ali, alongside a fashion show and competitions.
Themes like 'Gram Bangla: Back to Roots' were observed, with pandals crafted from traditional materials and idols unveiled by children from local orphanages. In Thane, Aamra Prabashi celebrated its 24th Sharodotsav with a theme recreating Kolkata's streets, offering an experiential mandap. Another Aamra Prabasi celebration in Nerul embraced 'Adi Yoga' with a traditional idol and village-like pandal.
Further festivities took place in Sanpada, with a temple-shaped pandal and five days of cultural events, including performances by Omkar Band from Kolkata. Koparkhairane Bengali Association celebrated in a homely style, bringing together 300 families. In Vasai, Bassein Bengal Club hosted its 42nd Durga Puja, emphasizing community inclusivity with Maha bhog served to all and participation in a Navami yagna by people of all backgrounds.
