Das Barir Pujo

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Established on the year: 1960

This is Das family Puja of the old house. Puja here started from 1960. The celebration here takes place on permanent idol of astadathu. Its 20 inches in height and weights about 43 kgs.The Idol carries a drastic deviation from the commonly found Mahismardini statues. Except for the ten hands, the idol has no lion or asura. Peculiarly Maa here, is accompanied  by Ram , Lakhsman , Hanuman and Ravan. The entire puja follows the disciplines of Vaishnavism.

Location

Tangra , Seal Lane

Dutta Bari r Pujo

159, Balaram Dey Street Kolkata - 700006.

                                              Land Mark : Near Girish park Metro Station.

Eshtabilished Year :             1882

                   Our Forefather Shri Shyamal Dhon Dutta ( Solicitor High Court) who hails from Hath Khola Dutta Bari inaugarated this puja in the year 1882 and till date the 6th descendent of the family is carrying the tradition forward.
The pratima is made on the Katahamo which is divided into three parts. The kathamo pujo is done on the day of Ulto rath.

The chalchitra is divided into three parts. On the upper right side of the is the painted image of Radha Krishna while at the bottom is the image of Chandi of 'Nishumbha' war. On the upper left side of the chalchitra is the picture of Ram and Sita while at its bottom is Chandi in her 'Shumbho' form. At the top middle of the chalchitra is the image of Kali and at the bottom is the painted image of 10 avtars of Vishnu.

On the curved frame work of the 'Chalchitra' are 2 parrots. Towards the idol of Lakshmi on the chachitra is the image of Shiva on an ox while towards the idol of Saraswati is Ram and Hanuman. Durga's appurtenance, the Lion has a horse face. The entire dress of the pratima is made of clay. The weapons of the partima is of pure silver which is changed on Dashami.

   The Chandipath starts on the holy day of Mahalaya and continues for seven days with 7 brahmins doing the regular rituals.

On the mahashasti the goddess is welcomed home with bodhon at the dusk. On mahasaptami the puja starts with the kala bou snan at the ganga. On maha asthami we have the ritual of dhuno porano where the married ladieds of the family hold the burning malshas in their hand. At the time of Sandhi Puja the 108 maha pradeep is lightened by all the family members.

The sadhaba pujo and the Kumari Puja is held on all the three days ( Saptami Asthami and Nabami).

The Maha bhog of the Pujo consists of Radhaballabi, Ledikeni, Dorbesh, Narkel Naru, Doi, Khasta Kachuri and luchi.

On Dashami we have the Daridra Narayan seva where Kichuri bhog is distributed.

At the time of dusk the immersion of the pratima is done with speciality is that the Pratima is taken to the ganga on the shoulders where the family members joins with the coolie at this is considered to be a holy ritual. The chachitra is being attached to three bamboos which is a tradition to the family. We have the 'Nilkontho' ritual. where one of the birds are set free on the day of immersion while the other one is let out after the immersion. Due to government restriction now only a clay form of nilkonto immersed along with the idol.

Contact 

ARITRA BISWAS

9830322904

Janbazaar Durgostav

Address : 

13, Rani Rashmoni Road .  Kolkata – 700087   ( S.N. Banerjee Road and Free School Street junction ) 

Established  in the year 1790

Rani Rashmoni started performing Durga Puja at her SN Banerjee house in Kolkata in 1790.

Later Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansadev worshipped the Durga idol in her Natmandir in 1864 during Rashmonis son-in-law Mathur Babus regime.

It is known that Prince Dwarakanath Thakur and some other eminent personalities often visited this pujo”. Rani maa allowed local fishermen to do tax-free fishing in the Ganges and this step of Rani made her as Goddess Durga to the poor folk.

Then after the demise of Rajchandra Das, Rani Rashmoni had been continuing the pujo with the same devotion. But Rani maa wanted to shoulder over the huge responsibility to her Jamata (son-in-law) Shri. Mathura Mohan Biswas. The Purohit of the Thakurdalaan of Rani Rashmoni Kuthi revealed another glory, “Once Shri shri. Ramkrishna Paramhansha Dev came here with a disguise of ‘Sakhi’(lady) to adore Durga Maa. Nobody could recognize him in his ‘Sakhi look’. On that evening, when the puja was over, Mathura Mohan babu asked his wife Smt. Jagadamba, “Who was that lady swinging chamor, standing beside you?” Jagadamba smiled and replied, “Didn’t you get him? that sakhi was none other then our ‘Chhoto Chatujjye’”, Mathura babu astounded. These are the glories evolves with this house.

Now let  us  reveal the tradition, which has been equally solemnized by the present day’s generation of Rani maa. The rituals of worshipping maa Durga is distinct to some extent. The puja is being solemnized by following ‘Brihot Nandikeshar Puraan’. As per ‘Navaratna bidhan, Durga puja commences on ‘Pratipad’ and ends after Nabami puja. During the days of festivity, if you step in the courtyard of Rani Rashmoni Kuthi, will find the devotional ambiance. The chant of Stotras, hymns of Madhusudan Mantra, Durga naam, etc. Shalogram Shila is being adored with Tulsi Leaf. The traditional Kumari pujo is still on; however, the practice of animal sacrifice was stopped in 2003.

The door of Rani Rashmoni Kuthi is opened for all. The ‘Bhog’, consists of Luchi, Bhaja, Ledygini, Khaja, goja, is prepared for distribution to the guests and devotees. “Sindoor Khela” is one of the colorful events to watch.

Contact :

Saurav  Hazra  9830069076

Mitul Hazra  9432262315

Mukherjee Parivar (Dum Dum)

Establised On the Year : 1856

Short History : Durga puja of Mukherjee parivar started about 156 years ago, in 1263 (according to the bengali calendar). Late Gopal Krishna Mukherjee was the pioneer of this puja in his household in undivided India. The family having migrated the Durga Puja is now celebrated in Kolkata. parivar has Lord Ganesh on her left side while Lord Kartikeya on the right side. The idol is of ‘akchala’ pattern. The idol of the Goddess is made in the ‘thakur dalan’ (open courtyard where the festivity is held)of the household. ‘Chakhudan’, the spectacular ceremony is always held on the day of Mahalaya. There is a ongoing tradition of “Patha Bali” on Navami. Beside, gourds, cucumbers and sugarcanes are also sacrificed all four days of the puja. 108 lamps are lighted at the time of Sandhipuja. It is one of the most important rituals of the household. There was also a practice of releasing Nilkontho bird but according to the government act it is forbidden now. On dashami, the male members of the family are revered by the ‘barondala’ of the Goddess . It marks a new beginning for a prosperous and happy future.

Bonedi Barir Puja - North