On Maha Vijayadashmi, devotees of Andheri Link Road Sarbojanik Durga Puja bid goodbye to Goddess Durga with a joyous celebration of Sindoor Khela. As women joined in the Sindoor Utsav, they danced and played with vermillion, marking the festive atmosphere before Durga Maa’s immersion.
Dressed in the iconic white sari with a red border, the women embraced the traditional theme as they enthusiastically participated in the celebrations. The entire pandal came alive with chants of ‘Subho Bijoya,’ as women wished each other well while applying sindoor on one another’s faces.
In a touching moment, as a woman blew a conch in the distance, another gently wiped the face of Durga Maa with the end of her pallu. Using two betel nut leaves, she touched the goddess’ face and applied sindoor to her forehead before offering her a sweet. This beautiful ritual continued with all the idols of Durga Maa’s children.
Following the rituals, devotees danced joyously to religious tunes, playing with vermillion in celebration. The atmosphere was filled with mixed emotions as they bid farewell to Durga Maa — sadness at her departure, yet happiness in the hope of her return next year.
Sindoor Khela marked the culmination of the five-day celebration at Andheri Link Road Sarbojanik Durga Puja. From her grand welcome to this heartfelt farewell, no stone was left unturned in honoring Durga Maa with great aplomb.
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