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Jharkhand Celebrates Mahalaya, Durga Puja Festivities Begin
10 Oct
Summary
- Mahalaya marks the beginning of Devi Paksha and Durga Puja countdown.
- Markets buzzed with shoppers buying clothes and puja essentials.
- Pandals buzzed with activity as organizers prepared for the festival.
Mahalaya on Saturday initiated festive celebrations across Jharkhand, marking the commencement of Devi Paksha and the build-up to Durga Puja. Many residents awoke early to listen to Birendra Krishna Bhadra's Mahishasura Mardini, a ritual steeped in emotional significance for Bengali families, heralding the arrival of Goddess Durga.
Markets in Ranchi and Jamshedpur saw a surge in activity, with enthusiastic shoppers acquiring new clothes, accessories, and essential items for the upcoming festivities. Traders anticipated even greater footfall as the celebrations drew nearer.
Meanwhile, organizers and artisans worked late into the night at various pandals, intensifying efforts on decorations, lighting, and overall arrangements. Neighborhoods across the state began to adopt a distinctly festive ambiance in anticipation of the Durga Puja.
In Jamshedpur, specific events included the broadcast of Mahishasuramardini and a traditional procession in Jugsalai by the Durgabari Trust, a practice ongoing since 1936. Social organizations also hosted 'Agomoni' programs to welcome the goddess. Devotees gathered at river ghats for tarpan and pind daan rituals, marking the conclusion of Pitru Paksha.
