Durga Puja: A celebration of Joy and prosperity.

Aagomoni Prabasi Sangh, a Pune-based socio-cultural citadel committed to an array of activities spanning culture, sports, literature and philanthropy is hosting the 8th year of Durga Puja at Baner – Pashan Link road.

“This year to initiate the festivity we did Khuti Pujo on September 7 which is a customary ritual of worshipping the bamboo pillars before the construction of the pandal takes place. Khuti Pujo marks that the most favourite festival is not far away” said Burman.

Burman said this time to save mother nature the Durga idol is made up of eco-friendly material.

“This year we are having the biggest and tallest idol of Durga ma, its 22 feet wide and 16 feet tall height with elaborated shimmery resembling the intricate designs and patterns,” he further added.

At Aagomoni this year, the six-day celebrations will include in-house cultural programmes, ‘kichuri bhog’ (prasad) and ‘Anondo Mela’, the fair of homely Bong food preparations made by the members of the committee.

Durga puja marks the promise of some power pack performances by cultural enthusiasts and various food stalls serving the best food. These celebrations are not merely about rituals; they foster a sense of unity and togetherness. They bridge cultural gaps, strengthen family and community bonds, and provide a platform for preserving ancient traditions. Festivals also contribute significantly to the country’s economy by boosting tourism, local businesses, and artisanship, the organisers said.

Saraswati Poojan Celebrated with Enthusiasm at Symbiosis

On the occasion of Navratri, Saraswati Poojan was celebrated with enthusiasm at the Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning (SCDL), Model Colony.

The ceremony was performed with devotion by Dr. S.B. Mujumdar, Chancellor of Symbiosis Skills and Professional University (SSPU), and Dr. Swati Mujumdar, Pro-Chancellor of SSPU, stated a release.

As per tradition, the idol of Sai Baba was also worshipped this year.

On this occasion, Sanjeevani Mujumdar, Member, Symbiosis Open Education Society; Dr. Vidya Yerawadekar, Principal Director, Pro Chancellor, Symbiosis International; Sonali Kadam, Director, SCDL; Ashish Nimgire, Registrar, SOES; Sharad Pulate, Registrar, SSPU; Manish Bhardwaj, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO); Usha Kakde, Gravitas Foundation, along with many other dignitaries were present. Faculty, teachers, and non-teaching staff of Symbiosis Open Education Society also participated in large numbers.

The day also witnessed devotional recitations of Devi Stotra and a dance performance by the students of Symbiosis Skills University.

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