What is the Sindoor Khaela ritual?

The Sindoor Khaela is an age-old tradition celebrated by married women at Banga Bhawan during the Maha Dashami festivities, where they apply vermilion (sindoor) to each other's foreheads as a symbol of happiness and bonhomie.

How long has the Bangiya Sanskritik Sammilani been organizing Durga Puja in Chandigarh?

The Bangiya Sanskritik Sammilani has been preserving and celebrating the Durga Puja tradition in Chandigarh for the past 53 years, making it a cherished part of the region's cultural fabric.

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Banga Bhawan Celebrates Maha Dashami with Sindoor Khaela Ritual

Q: What is the significance of the Shanti jolly ceremony at Banga Bhawan?

After the immersion procession, the devotees return to Banga Bhawan to receive the Shanti jolly, or sprinkling of holy water, while wishing each other Shubh Bijoya and praying for universal peace and happiness.

4 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Maha Dashami marks the finale of this year's Durga Puja
Sindoor Khaela ritual celebrated by married women at Banga Bhawan
Bangiya Sanskritik Sammilani has been organizing Durga Puja for 53 years

On October 4th, 2025, the Maha Dashami celebrations at Banga Bhawan in Chandigarh concluded the annual Durga Puja festivities with great fervor and excitement. The proceedings commenced with the traditional Dadhi Karma Puja, Darpan Bisarjan, and the much-anticipated 'Sindoor Khaela' ritual.

During the Sindoor Khaela, married women dressed in spotless white and red-bordered sarees came together to participate in this age-old tradition, spreading a message of happiness and bonhomie. The event was organized by the Bangiya Sanskritik Sammilani, which has been preserving this cultural celebration in the city for the past 53 years.

Following the immersion procession to the Ghaggar river, the devotees returned to Banga Bhawan to receive the Shanti jolly, or sprinkling of holy water, while wishing each other Shubh Bijoya and praying for universal peace and happiness. The Bangiya Sanskritik Sammilani's General Secretary, Col. Deepak De (retd.), highlighted the organization's commitment to celebrating this tradition and making it an integral part of the region's cultural fabric.