There is mirth in the air as bengalis gear up to celebrate their favourite festival,Durga Puja.So while the artesans give the final touches of their artistic imagination to the idols of Devi Durga and we the lesser mortals begin the countdown to the biggest festivity which colours our life year after year in the same manner,a thousand emotions cross my mind now and then.
As I wrap up my shopping for the Pujas by last minute buyings,I wait for a minute to think about those thousands of people who were rendered homeless by the devastating “AILA” a few days back.Leave alone new clothes they don’t even have the basic amenities left with them which is necessary for life to barely move on!
So as I pay thousands getting a new hairstyle or a latest skin treatment in a reputed saloon,I once again wait a minute to think of those millions of children who spend most of their lives living on the streets of India being faced with innumerable exploitations every moment!
And as I plan for each day…Shashti..Saptami..Ashtami..Navmi..my personal style,my dressing state,my make up,i once again stop a while to think of all those farmers who plan each and every day how to make two ends meet in the areas where drought has not only killed the crops but also countless dreams!
I can’t do much coz Iam not the administrator nor a minister not even a social worker associated with any NGO…..and more than this Iam the quintessential Indian who always has the excuse that one person cannot change the world.But still i wish to be different so this year as Navaratri begins after Mahalaya tomorrow,I’ll impatiently wait for those five days of festivity.Every year I do so but this year the spirit is a little different.If not anything else I can atleast remember these less blessed people on those five days and pray to Devi Durga to give them the courage to bear their miseries.Because prayers can sometimes do wonders and at present when Iam not in a position to take a more drastic step to change some lives,I can atleast pray for their wellbeing.And definitely amidst all these prayers there will be one prayer for myself,I would ask Devi Durga with folded hands to give me that much strength and means in the near future so that if not many I can atleast change one life for the better….
Hence the festivity is same,the joy is same but the spirit is a little different.Besides my own family i would like to pray this year for those many families who need more than just our prayers!
And as the festivity approaches I wish I could bring time to a standstill so that those five days of eternal joy remains permanently in all our lives with dissappointments and despair shed away forever.But i know this is not possible because time will move on and so will life.Once again I’ll have to bid Devi Durga adieu with tearful eyes as men will immerse the idols in the holy Ganges at the end of those five days which will pass off like a dream.Hopefully that will be the last time that tears will be shed,may the Goddess carry away with her all our miseries and leave behind peace n prosperity everywhere.
Wishing all my friends a very happy DURGA PUJA and NAVARATRI!
(Iam really sorry to inform my friends that my last post 500 not out got deleted even without my knowledge.Iam really disheartened that all the lovely comments of my wonderful friends got deleted.But I assure you all that soon I shall write a friendship post for all of you.Till then your comments are awaited for this post)
A wonderful heartwarming post. Everyone should think like you, here… Great! (Rahul)
Earlier I have visited Kolkata every year during this festival for Jatra and staged our shows also. I know this is just too good festival to enjoy.
happy durga navmi dear ……………..
nice post deepika……keep it up……
happy navratri and durga puja to you too deepika….its a nice way to pray for those less blessed people..its more important to have a will to do so because if you wish today probably you alone also will be able to help those people in future..pls also read and comment on my blog..
Praying for the less privileged people! A very noble thought indeed. Wish u very happy Navratri!
Navraatri ki shubhkaamnayein apko
yup! i agree with hina sharma, prayers do create miracles….. nice to see that you care for everyone! God bless you alwayz dear…..! have a great tym! tc
Nice picture and equally good write up. I must appreciate you for taking this prayer resolution, and u r absolutely right, prayers do create miracles. well done, god bless u
very expressive,,,,, jai mata di…i am catching the navratas in delhi…
Hi,deepika………Maa Durga ki aseem kripa aap par sadaiv barasti rahe…..Navratra Parv ki aapko hardik subhkaamaein.
Shubh Navratri Deepika…. Wish all your prayers are heard and God give you all the strength…
Shubho shoradutsav.
nice post ………u have expressed feelings of many of us …….who are willing to do so many things and somehow can”t………happy navratri……..
wow Drrpiks…………lovely written post…………thnx for sharing……..May this Durgotsav brings a new more happiest turns in ur n ur families” life…………….wish U all the best………….keep it up………..
Deepi, ham dono bahut 1 sa sochte hai……….ye he sab mere man me aata hai. Vo shankar bhagvaan ki pooja hui thi na mere ghar pe, us vqt khub kharcha hua tha, muje bahut bura lag rha tha ki itne paise se agar kisi ki madad ho jaye to vo jayada accha hota na. Deepi I am also with u and shall sure pray for all.
Dua mein bahut badi shakti hai…isi tarah ek din aap apni shubh kaamnaon se duniya ko badal dogi, dear Deepika. OUR best wishes for such a noble and kind-hearted soul…
a very warm post once again and a very sensitive and human approach to the problems around us… you are very correct about each of us wanting to do something but not knowing what to do or how to go about it…but i believe when the time comes , somehow things fall into place & we are shown the way by some unseen force… as for you particularly …deepika , you have chosen a profession where you will be making a difference to many lives everyday…..relax and enjoy today…tomorrow you will be taking on an enormous responsibility ..the responsibilty of other human lives….last year i had been pulled back by some docs right from death’’s door even when i had given up on myself & i owe my present life only to them….your description of durga puja evoked memories of my childhood in assam….happy navratras to you and all your loved ones deepika…..enjoy yourself & keep smiling :))))))
ur post brings back memories of my school dayz n calcutta and how we used to await eagerly for d puja hols and visiting different pandals etc but thanx buddy for using this occassion to remind me of d countless ppl who r less fortunate than me.gud reading.
Maa durga aapke jeevan main bahoot sari khusiya bhar de.
“Happy Navratrey”
Maa durga aapke life bahoot sari khusiya bhar de
“Happy Navratrey”
Happy Navrati, Deepika ……May Ma Durga bless you, always.
really lovely. shubh navratri, Deepika
Shubh Navratri to you Deepika…May Goddess Durga bless you with power to quanquer the world…THANKS
Darun Lekha .. Darun Chobi…. Maa jeno taaderkeo shubuddhi deek jara power e aache… jara kichu korte parbe, Tumi jeirokom bhabhcho… orao jeno bhabe…Are Tomake tomar family are bondhuder shobaar jonno aamar torof theke happy Durga Puja..& happy Navratri… Bhalo theko
Nice post Deepika…… Happy Durga puja to you and all your near and dear ones…. best wishes.
once again no comments ….but wish you very happy DURGA PUJA and NAVARATRI
Devi Maa ki itni achchhi photo paste karne k liye tumhe bahut bahut dhanyvad. Meri taraf se tumhe bhi Navratri ki hardik subhkamna. Kalyanmastu.
I do pray for needy as when require. Thanks for everything.
Very realistic and appropriate Post…… your observations are well reflected and I am fully agree with your feelings. I take this opportunity to convey “Happy Durga Puja” to you. Please convey the same to your family members also.
may dis festival bring joy and happiness in every life…………..specially to somebody who has a kind heart as u
yes….. you have expressed real picture of today’’s.. … do you know a scooter needs a cick…. if u belong to us u have to cick us we are friends …i will never mind……… Suvo Durga Puja to u and your family members
i pray that Devi durga listens ur prayer for needy people and make them strong to overcome their countless problems and fill their life with happiness and joy. U know last year at the event of Eid i was so upset with the row of bomb blasts everywhere in the country and did not wore my new dress for eid. I was just praying for all my countrymen. you reminded me of that day……..
gr8 writeup…..”Happy Navratri and Durga Puja”
gr8 writeup…..”Happy Navratri and Durga Puja”
Karthik,u bettr go n find a style of urs,instead of copyin mine ok.
n deepi,i feel so bad to agn repeat my own statemnet coz of dis karthik bt it is straight frm ur heart,,…happy navrathri,n enjy,ofcoz i hav to sacrifcice few navrathris …bt im sure wud enjy dasara here…$
Nice…….lets we all pray for those family who need it……..HAPPY NAVARATRI…………HAPPY DURGA POOJA to ALL ILANDERS
* Happy Durga puja* to you as well *
I agree with Reema di.
A very kind and apt thought. Let us all think likewise.It is this that lifts one up to make you truly humane.Thanks for reminding me. God Bless You
Well written, straight from the heart types…$
Wish you a very happy Durga pooja and Navarathri Deepika… :-))
an awesome post…………the person who always has a realisation of others sufferings never deviates from his onus a s a human, my mom thought me this and ur post reflects the same
your post reminds me of a friend Oosha who without fail, the day before every auspicious day will bake and cook food to feed at least 20 people for two days. She is also a very busy person. She then takes the food to orphans, senior citizens and other people. I know this because on one occassion she called me and was very upset as she was unable to deliver the food. I listened to her and told her not to be upset as I will take her to where she wanted to go. From then on I take her to purchase all that she needs for this activity, and then take her to deliver the food. She also purchases clothes and medicines for the same people. Yes its proper and fitting to do this. I also read many things about Gujerathi speaking people and she happens to be a Gujerathi speaker. I did not ask her why she does this as I know its the right thing to do. Can one person make a difference yes 1 person can. One year she took all her holiday money and opened a bank account 4 an orphan.U right to do so.
Despite being really busy I just couldnt stop myself from commenting on this post of yours,which I think is one of your best.Its true spirit of festivity is different for different people.For some Durga Puja is just for shopping,pandal hopping n adda with friends but for some spirit is more than just these wordly pleasures.And hats off to you because it takes real courage to think about other people’’s miseries in the midst of personal joys.Your doing that goes on to prove you are actually a true woman of substance.Well done dear!