The spirit of festivity is everywhere…the fragrance of “Sewali” flower at nights and the carpet of red & white Sewali flowers in the mornings fill the air. My earliest and best memories of Durga Puja go back to Dibrugarh where I had spent my childhood. Waking up to the sounds of “Chandipaath” or the worshipping mantra of the Devi on Mahalaya, the chill in the air, the evening outings with neighbours…Jalebies, sweets, ..! I miss them.Sitting at office on the day of Mahaashtami or the 8th day of puja, how I long to be in school again. Only to get 1 whole week off during puja. Those were the days when off meant off compeletly; not on ” on mobile”. The small children carefree and happy going out with elders to enjoy the festivities. Not that I cant go and enjoy, I did. Infact I had gone and offered puja today early morning at the nearby puja mandap. Still something is lacking now. Is it because after so many years, the fascination had been lost. Sad…really sad.
But Here’s wishing everyone a very happy Durga Puja and happy Navratra. May Maa Durga blesses us all.
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