रस्त्यावरील खड्डे आणि ट्रॅफिकच्या गोंगाटामुळे आपल्या मुंबापुरीची झालेली दैना कथन करणारे दृश्य अभिनेत्री तेजस्विनी पंडीतने 'मुंबा' देवीच्या रुपात साकारले.

रस्त्यावरील खड्डे आणि ट्रॅफिकच्या गोंगाटामुळे आपल्या मुंबापुरीची झालेली दैना कथन करणारे दृश्य अभिनेत्री तेजस्विनी पंडीतने 'मुंबा' देवीच्या रुपात साकारले.

रस्त्यावरील खड्डे आणि ट्रॅफिकच्या गोंगाटामुळे आपल्या मुंबापुरीची झालेली दैना कथन करणारे दृश्य अभिनेत्री @tejaswinipandit ने  'मुंबा' देवीच्या रुपात साकारले.

आता 'तेजाज्ञा' करणार तुमचा संपूर्ण मेकओवर

आता 'तेजाज्ञा' करणार तुमचा संपूर्ण मेकओवर

                                                       आता 'तेजाज्ञा' करणार तुमचा संपूर्ण मेकओवर

अभिनेत्री तेजस्विनी पंडित आणि अभिज्ञा भावे आपल्या तेजाज्ञा ब्रँडव्दारे खूप वेगवेगळं कलेक्शन दरवेळी घेऊन येतात. आता नवरात्र-दसरा-दिवाळीच्या सुमारास तर तेजाज्ञाव्दारे त्या तुमचा संपूर्ण मेकओव्हरही करून देणार आहेत.

5 आणि 6 ऑक्टोबरला ठाण्यात होणा-या ‘तेजाज्ञा’ एक्सिबिशनमध्ये ह्याची सुरूवात होणार आहे. ह्याविषयी अभिनेत्री आणि डिझाइनर अभिज्ञा भावे म्हणते, “तेजाज्ञाच्या ठाण्याच्या एक्सिबिशनला तुम्ही भेट दिली तर हा तुमचा मेकओव्हर होऊ शकेल. एक्सिबिशनमध्ये खास स्टाइलिस्ट असतील जे तुमचा येत्या सणासुदीच्या काळासाठी तुमचा मेकओव्हर करतीलच. पण एक्सिबिशनमध्ये मेन्स-वुमन्स कलेक्शनव्दारे संपूर्ण कुटूंबासाठी तुम्ही शॉपिंग करू शकता. आणि तुमचा फेस्टिव सिझनमध्ये नखशिखान्त मेकओव्हर होऊ शकतो. ”      

अभिनेत्री आणि डिझाइनर तेजस्विनी पंडित सांगते, “मागच्या एक्सिबिशनला आम्ही गोल्डन दागिना कलेक्शन लाँच केल्यावर आता नवरात्रीसाठी सिल्व्हर दागिना कलेक्शन घेऊन आलो आहोत. तसेच सिल्व्हर ज्वुलरीचेही नाकाच्या नथीपासून ते पायातल्या जोडवीपर्यंत आम्ही भरपूर कलेक्शन घेऊन आलो आहोत. दस-यासाठी खास पदरावर सरस्वतीचे डिझाइन असलेल्या साड्या आहेत. तर खण पैठणीच्या सहावार साड्याही दिवाळीसाठी आणल्या आहेत. रोजच्या वापरासाठी वेस्टर्न आउटफिट आणि पुरूषांसाठीचे खास कुर्ता कलेक्शनही आम्ही घेऊन आलो आहोत. एवढंच नाही, तर वेगवेगळे आर्टिफॅक्ट्स, पर्सेस असे बरेच काही तुम्ही सणासुदीसाठी खरेदी करू शकता.”

Post Event Release - MAHA SHASHTI PUJA ANDBODHON OF "COLORS MALADWEST SARBOJONIN DURGOTSAV 2019" ORGANISED BY MAITREE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Post Event Release - MAHA SHASHTI PUJA ANDBODHON OF "COLORS MALADWEST SARBOJONIN DURGOTSAV 2019" ORGANISED BY MAITREE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

Post Event Release 

MAHA SHASHTI PUJA ANDBODHON OF "COLORS MALADWEST SARBOJONIN DURGOTSAV 2019" ORGANISED BY MAITREE CULTURAL ASSOCIATION 

Team of  Raghupati Raghav Raja Ram- DJ Sheizwood, Shanthipriya, Rakesh Paul along with Deepshikha Nagpal, Sabyasachi Sathpathy & Madhuri Pandey, came today to the Durga puja pandal of  Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2019 by Maitree Cultural Association to seek Maa’s blessings. 

Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav 2019 is going to be inaugurated by invited children from the home run Athurta Foundation. Some of the children will be performing on the cultural stage. The organizers will be handing over a cheque with a certain percentage of the contribution they receive from donors. Colors Malad West Sarbojonin Durgotsav by Maitree Cultural Association helps a cause every years i.e. work with children who need a helping hand and bring them to the Puja Pandal to celebrate Durga Puja together.

The 5 days include celebration from Shasti to Bijoya Dashami along with many exciting activities like sit down Bhog, Anandamela - a food pop up where home chefs will put up tables, a cultural program organized by and for the underprivileged kids, Sindur Khela, will be part of the grand 5 days Durga Utsav.

 The theme of the 6th year of Durga Puja is- Roots & Wings - There are two lasting bequests we give children- One is roots and the other is Wings. Maitree Cultural Association has its mission to provide Roots to the generation next of the organization so that they grow into men and women with a sense of belonging to an extended family providing support to one another, and learning value systems that come about from sharing and caring as part of a community which does things together - Wings to fly and scale new heights in all aspects.

Maa's murti is 15 ft tall. This is one of the “Roots” parts… it is traditional Ek Chala which literally translates to ‘under one roof’....the backdrop is unbroken and common from Ganesh to Kartik with Laxmi, Saraswati and Maa Durga in between. The idols are adorned in the very traditional Daaker Shaaj wherein the attire and ornaments and mukutis crafted out of the natural fiber, shola (Indian cork) into which metal embellishments and decorations are added.

The pandal is divided into 2 sections- the cultural & bhog area and the Devi mandap. The lavishly decorated Devi Mandap is the “Wings”- more contemporary, airy, well illuminated to appear welcoming. A place where people can hang out and converse without being overpowered by décor. It is designed to be people friendly with an ambiance that exudes warmth.

The organizers take pride that thousands throng the puja pandal to partake in the bhog. Three days of unmatched, unflinching hospitality and service, one can vouch that the hospitality matches that of a wedding feast in terms of service and food.

While a couple of grownups keep an eye, the service is the domain of Maitree’s Youth Wing members, some of those who serve are as young as 6…and they do it well, fully in coordination with those just a little older to them. In addition, the puja team is led by ladies with the gentlemen playing a very supportive role.

When asked, if the is associated with a noble cause, Shyamashish Bhattacharya (President of the Organization),  Rupa Roy (General Secretary of the Organization) and Jayanta Chatterjee (Vice President) said "Yes, of course…and we do this throughout the year and not just as flavour of the season. We’ve distributed grains, diapers, medicines, toilette items to the inmates at Assisi Bhavan, the children of Athurta Foundation are constant beneficiaries from things they need (shoes, clothes, school bags, books) to what they want (soft toys, games, treats) they get them all. In fact, they’ll be the ones inaugurating the Utsav. We planted plenty of trees in collaboration with the BMC during the rains this year. The Social Outreach Program is continuous and we have a calendar full of such events.”

MAHASHASHTI-  On this day,  Maa is welcomed with much fanfare. The evening will have Sandhya Aarati followed by Anandamela(which is a food pop up with home chefs will put up tables). Simultaneously there will be an inauguration with the lighting of the lamp.

MAHASAPTAMI - Early morning is the beautiful Nabapatrika ceremony where the ladies take a banana plant to the pond for a bath and comes back decked up as a bride.

MAHA ASHTAMI PUJA:  Ashtami is considered as the most important day of Durga Puja by Bengalis. This is the day when special pujas like 'Astra Puja' and 'Sandhi Puja' are also carried out. For Atra Puja, Goddess Durga's weapons are worshiped. With the help of these ten weapons, she defeated the Mahishasura. The Sandhi Puja is performed in the most auspicious juncture of Mahashtami and Navami. The Sandhi time falls when Ashtami ends and before the start Navami and lasts 48 mins during which the puja is carried out. 108 lamps are lit, 108 fully bloomed lotus flowers and 108 bell leaves are offered to the Goddess. It is believed that Durga is most powerful during the time Sandhi Puja is performed.  

MAHA NAVAMI PUJA: Being the last day of worship before Visarjan, puja takes on an altogether special fervor. This is also the day when a symbolic sacrifice is offered and a Hom (havan) is done that day.  

BIJOYA DASHAMI:- On this day Maa had defeated and killed Mahishashur.

Post Event Release- Kajol and Tanisha along with their mother Tanuja at NORTH BOMBAY SARBOJANIN DURGA PUJA SAMITIS MAHA SHASHTI PUJA AND BODHON

Post Event Release- Kajol and Tanisha along with their mother Tanuja at NORTH BOMBAY SARBOJANIN DURGA PUJA SAMITIS MAHA SHASHTI PUJA AND BODHON

Post Event Release

NORTH BOMBAY SARBOJANIN DURGA PUJA SAMITI'S 2019 

MAHA SHASHTI PUJA AND BODHON 

Kajol and Tanisha along with their mother Tanuja came today to  North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja 2019 to seek Maa's blessings. The actress was seen capturing Maa's idol in her phone. Debu Mukherjee, Samrat , Sharbani Mukherjee  and Shivira and the entire Mukherjee family was present for the Anjali offering

North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja is one of the oldest and biggest Durga Puja The AC pandal serves 5000 devotees each day with the special bhog being made and served to all the visitors by the Mukherjee family personally and the committee members. 

There will be performances by variety of renowned Bollywood artist in the evening including cultural and traditional.

There will be stalls from all over the country exhibiting traditional sarees, outfits designer wear and authentic delicacies. Dhaki troupe specially comes from Kolkata to perform. Dhunuchi Dance & Sindur khela is the highlight

  Maa's protima is 17.5 ft tall & 30 ft broad which makes is one of the tallest protima's in Mumbai. 

  

The Footfall everyday is more than 5000.

The festival of Durga Puja is colored with devotional zeal, mythological legends, detailed rituals, extravagant pandals and magnificent tableaus of the divine Mother Goddess coming with her children Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi and Saraswati from Kailash to Dharti (her parent's  home). As the festival of Maa Durga is approaching, the members of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti 2019 brings one of the oldest and the biggest Durga Puja in Mumbai to seek the blessings of Maa Durga. 

The members of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti 2019 unanimously believe “Our puja is well known as a "GHARUA PUJA" which means all are welcome to become a part of our puja family... we believe in serving Bhog to all who come to seek blessings of Maa Durga. Our members are actively involved in serving the Bhog.  These few days are days of bonding and celebrations amongst all of us, along with getting an opportunity to wear traditional attire .It is a Sarbojanin puja so all are welcome to be a part of this family. Durga Puja is one of the most important festivals of Bengali. Its an occasion where the family comes together and celebrates the festival. We have an AC pandal which is one of the largest pandal in Mumbai. We welcome each & everyone with open heart to seek the blessings of Maa"

Durga Puja is celebrated from Shasti to Bijoya Dashami

MAHASHASHTI: On this day,  Maa is welcomed with much fan fare. In the evening ,the Kulo is decorated with Paan, Sindur, Alta, Sheela (stone) , Dhaan etc..and amidst the beats of Dhaak and sound of Shaankh, Maa is welcomed...  This is called Amontron and Adhivas -Maa's Bodhon...Maa is being welcomed.

 MAHASAPTAMI: On  this  day  the   Kalash (Earthen Pot) is  placed  with  a  green Coconut  and  Mango  Leaves .  This is surrounded on all sides by a red thread and tied. This is called KALASH STHAPAN. The Kalash is an earthen Pot because Maa's Murti is made of Ganga clay and Maa's PRAAN (or life) is concentrated in the Pot. So the Pot is the symbol of Maa.  The  Puja  starts  with  praying  to  Ganapati  ,  followed  by  prayers  to  Maa.  Another name of Maa Durga is NABA PATRIKA, which means nine trees i.e.Banana tree, Kochu tree, Haldi tree, Jayanti tree, Branch of Bel tree, Dalim tree ( pomegranate) are tied together. The double Bel fruit is tied to the Banana tree. This is then taken to a river bank or sea and given a bath. When it is brought back it is drapped in a white and red sari with sindur and it now looks like a married lady with her head covered. This is called KOLA BAHU. Many have a misconception that KOLA BAHU is wife of Ganapati but actually she is MaaDurga or Naba Patrika.. Ganapati's mother 

MAHA SNAN: On this day Maa Durga is given a bath. First a vessel is  placed  in front of the Murti; a mirror is kept in the vessel, so that the reflection of Maa is seen in the mirror. The   Priest applies Haldi and Mustard oil on the mirror, as though they are applying it on Maa before the bath. In earlier times  when there was no soap, haldi and mustard oil were used for  having bath. The Pujari puts different kinds of water, i.e. Coconut water, Chandan, Ganga jal, Sugar cane juice, water from seven holy seas to give her bath. During this time, mud from every region, as well as mud from Prostitute’s door is very essential. After bath the Pujari puts dhaan- durba and new sari with Maa’s name written on  the mirror which is then placed on the Bedi (the place of worship).

PRAN PRATISTHA: This  means bringing life into the mirror.  The Pujari takes Kusha and flowers in the right hand, and touches Maa from head to foot and with Mantra Path life is brought into the Murti, Mirror and Kalash.

MAHA AGAMAN: Every year Maa comes either on a Palki or an Elephant or a Boat or a Dola (Swing) , or a Horse etc. 

This Bengali year 1423, Goddess Durga's arrival on a horse significes, indicates the "bad horse"- The most destructive mood, hence all her path is trampled. The Goddess arrives & leaves the earth on the same vehicle, indicating natural calamities, social unrest and political 

upheavals. Maa Durga's agaman- is on the horse & gaman - on a horse. 

Welcome :

The puja to welcome Maa is done with 16 items- Ashan  Swagatam [ Welcome ], Paddyo [ Water  To  Wash The  Feet ], Argho, Achmoniyom, Madhu Parkam , Purnar Achmaniyam, Abharan [ Shringar], Sindoor, Gandha [ Scent ], Pushpa[ Flower],  Pushpa Mallya [ Garland] , Billo Patra [Bel Leaf] , Billopatra Mala[ Garland Of Bel Leaf], Dhoop,Deep, Kajal, Naibiddo, Bhog And Mishti [Sweet], Paan, Supari.

PUSHPANJALI [PRAYER OFFERING]: Puspanjali means offering prayers at Maa’s feet to give everyone long life, fame, good luck, health, wealth, happiness. The devotees request Maa to protect them from all evil, sadness, greed & temptations.

MAHA ASHTAMI PUJA: Maa is now Maha Gauri- The Puja starts with Mahasnan & Maha gauri puja. The Puja is done to give Maa the strength of the 64 Yoginis. This is a Puja of 9 pots.Then the weapons of Maa are worshiped.

SHANDHI PUJA : This is the puja when Ashtami Puja ends and Navami Puja begins,so the name Shandhi puja. This is considered to be the most vital time, meeting (shandhi)of Ashtami and Navami  puja. The duration of this Puja is 45 minutes. At this moment  Maa is CHAMUNDA. 

Pushpanjali: Prayer offering

Bhog is offered which consists of fruits and sweets are offered to Maa, followed by  "NEET  BHOG" , consisting of  Rice, Ghee, Dal, Fried Vegetables, Chutney and Payesh.  This prasad  is later distributed amongst the devotees which is called KANGALI BHOJAN. 

At this time 108 diyas are lit and 108 lotus are offered to Maa. 

There is a famous story that Lord Ram prayed to Maa Durga offering 108 lotus at her feet in order to defeat Ravan. But to his surprise he found one lotus  missing , to replace it ,he wanted to sacrifice his eye and pray to Maa..at that moment Maa appeared in front of him and stopped him..returning the missing lotus to him.  She then blessed him for his " VICTORY". 

MAHA NAVAMI PUJA : On this day, Maa is SIDDHI DHATRI. This Puja starts with  Ganapati Puja and then puja of all the other DEV and DEVIS are performed..followed by Maha Snan of Maa.

BIJOYA DASHAMI:- On this day Maa had defeated and killed Mahishashur.

DEVI PUJA:- Bhog with curd, honey and milk is offered to Maa.. this is called CHARANAMRIT. The pujari sitting on the Asan takes a flower near the sacred pot and keeps it in the Northern direction because Maa is from KAILASH.

Then the  pujari takes the sacred mirror which was on the vessel and performs the ritual of Visharjan. This is the same mirror which was used to welcome Maa because her reflection is on the mirror .

SINDUR  UTSAV: The married ladies apply sindur on Maa's  forehead and offer sweets after which all the other  ladies apply sindur on each other's forehead. This is followed by  KANAK ANJALI when Maa is departing back to her husband's abode.

VISHARJAN:- During the Visharjan of the Murti, all the devotees either go to a river bank or sea and immerse the Murti in the water.

SHANTI JAL: - The sacred pot is brought back from the river/sea filled with the water where the Murti is immersed. Then the pujari chants the Mantra and sprinkles water with the help of mango leaves on the head of all the devotees for peace and happiness.

DASSERA: This is the day of rejoicement,where youngsters touch the feet of their elders seeking their blessings and sweets are distributed. 

North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti  is the only Durga Puja Samiti which performs the visarjan with the help of  fork lift and  crane. The idols  are  lifted from the truck and then taken till the middle of the sea with the help of a crane .After the seven parikramas  are performed,they are then finally immersed one by one into the sea

Siddhanth Kapoor , Ishita Raj Sharma , Subha Rajput and Yashvi Mulchandani promoted Yaaram film in Ahmedabad .

Siddhanth Kapoor , Ishita Raj Sharma , Subha Rajput and Yashvi Mulchandani promoted Yaaram film in Ahmedabad .

Siddhanth Kapoor ,Ishita Raj Sharma ,Subha Rajput and Yashvi Mulchandani promoted Yaaram film in Ahmedabad.

Siddhanth Kapoor , Ishita Raj Sharma , Subha Rajput and Yashvi Mulchandani went to Ahmedabad to promote their Hindi film Yaaram . The film is produced by Vijay Mulchandani and directed by ad film & fashion cinematographer turned filmmaker Ovais Khan . Cast of the film are Prateik Babbar, Siddhanth Kapoor, Ishita Raj Sharma, Anita Raj , Subha Rajput and Dalip Tahil. The film is made under the banner of Yashvi Films which was entirely shot in Mauritius . The music of Yaaram Film has been composed by directors Sohail Sen, Jeet Gannguli, Rochak Kohli, Nayeem - Shabir with the lyrics being penned by Kumaar. Yashvi Mulchandani said, “this is the Romcom movie. People will love this movie. You can enjoy this movie with family. Youth will connect with this movie.” The film is releasing on 18th October all over by Haresh Patel of AD Films .

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Actress Smita Tambe celebrates Navaratri by writing a letter to her character Suniti as a tribute

Actress Smita Tambe celebrates Navaratri by writing a letter to her character Suniti as a tribute