Puja days-
Just before the day of
Annapurna Puja, the
Devi Idol is brought from its creator Shree Dhramdas Pal
& family of Kumartuli since 1962.
The drum-beats are an integral part of
the Annapurna Puja. This special variety of the drum,
known as 'Dhak,' enthralls the hearts of the premise
with its majestic rhythm right from the day before Puja
and continues to charm the environment throughout the
puja days.
Abahan” starts from day before
Puja.“Bilwabaran”
Another very beautiful custom performed by the priest at
dusk on day before Puja, is 'Bodhan'
During puja days , the ladies play an
important and direct role in regards to the attachment
with the Puja. The wives are directly involved with the
Puja arrangements of bilwabaran, cooking of the Bhog,
preparing the naibedya, Arati, helping thakur mashai in
several minute details.
In the afternoon all the members of the
family and the guests relish on the delicious dishes and
bhog followed by the distribution of khichuri, payash
etc to the local underprivileged people(Doridro narayan
seva).
In the evening there is a wide range of
varieties in the menu starting from “Luchi, alur dom,
Different Bhaja, vegetable curry, Chatni and sweets for
the guest and Family members.
The 2nd day evening the Idol is immersed
in Ganges carried by Lori with all family members. The
water, garlands and the flowers of the Devi Ghot is
immersed in water.
