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Serpent Kingdom Awaits Goddess Durga This Puja!
12 Oct
Summary
- A 'Nag-Lok' theme pandal features Goddess Nageshwari Durga on a serpent throne.
- The main entrance resembles a Shivling, leading into a Patal Lok sensation.
- Festivities span from Maha-Panchami to Ekadashi with various rituals and a feast.
This year's 23rd Durga Puja celebration in Prayagraj features a grand 'Nag-Lok' themed pandal at Durga Puja Park. The committee has dedicated nearly two months to its intricate decoration. Inside, Goddess Nageshwari Durga will be enthroned upon serpents, granting darshan from October 16, following Shasthi Pujan.
Preparations begin on October 15 with Kalash and Lord Ganesh worship. Daily rituals from Saptami to Dashami will include Pushpanjali, Sandhya Aarti, Prasad, and Bhog. Key events like Sandhi Puja on October 19 and havan on October 20 are scheduled. The celebration concludes on October 21 with Sindoor Utsav, idol immersion, and a community feast.
The pandal's entrance is shaped like a Shivling, and upon entering, visitors will experience a Patal Lok ambiance with colorful lighting. The decor includes hanging serpents, Shivlings, and tableaux depicting mythical serpent scenes and Goddess Durga's blessings.
