In this timeless celebration of 415 years, generations converge with unwavering devotion in Behala’s Barisha on the southwestern fringes of Kolkata. As the elders encircle the adorned Durga Maa, guiding the children in placing her sacred weapons, the house resonates with the echoes of tradition
All photographs by Sannidh RaychaudhuriThe family delicately prepares and serves the ‘bodhon bhog’ offering to Ma Durga via the priest
Diligent workers meticulously craft the final touches of the opulent house decorations,
The priest prepares for the ‘bodhon pujo’
The ‘thakur dalan’ at the Sabarana Raychowdhury Mejobari
Women come together, sharing tales, laughter, and the heartwarming essence of ‘bodhon pujo’
Amid these hallowed moments, family members offer Anjali, their hearts brimming with reverence and love, connecting the past and the future