What was the experience of visitors from Noida who came to Lucknow to celebrate Durga Puja?

Swastika Banerjee, a visitor from Noida, took a week off to celebrate Durga Puja with her family in Lucknow, where she was impressed by the grand scale of the celebrations in the city.

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Lucknow Celebrates Durga Puja with Vibrant Festivities

Q: What is the significance of Sandhi puja in Lucknow's Durga Puja celebrations?

Sandhi puja is a ritual performed at the Kali Bari temple in Lucknow, where Goddess Chamunda is worshipped with garlands of 108 bael leaves, 108 lotus flowers, and 108 jasmine flowers, along with the lighting of 108 lamps forming the 'Om' symbol.

30 Sep, 2025

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Devotees throng Durga Puja pandals for Sandhi puja and festivities
22 underprivileged children from slum areas served bhog and received gifts
Visitors from Noida take week off to celebrate Durga Puja with family

Lucknow Celebrates Durga Puja with Vibrant Festivities

On September 30, 2025, devotees in Lucknow thronged Durga Puja pandals to celebrate Ashtami, the eighth day of Durga Puja. At the Kali Bari temple in Ghasiyari Mandi, the Sandhi puja was performed, where Goddess Chamunda was worshipped with garlands of 108 bael leaves, 108 lotus flowers, and 108 jasmine flowers, along with the lighting of 108 lamps forming the 'Om' symbol.

Across the city, the festivities included dhunuchi dance, musical dramas, and competitions for children. At Sahara Estate, 22 underprivileged children from nearby slum areas were served bhog and received gifts, while also being able to buy items from the stalls for free. Visitors from Noida, like Swastika Banerjee, took a week off to celebrate Durga Puja with their families in Lucknow, where they witnessed the grand scale of the celebrations.