tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post4685076644942774889..comments2024-03-25T20:45:09.957+05:30Comments on On The Ganga Mail: In Carnival ModeBishwanath Ghoshhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499834715638337891noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-55739817523635514712013-09-03T08:41:04.743+05:302013-09-03T08:41:04.743+05:30The first time I saw my mother in law crying after...The first time I saw my mother in law crying after the Puja, I didn't get it. I thought it was rather funny that someone should be so sad for a Puja that does not even happen at home. As years passed, I understood the relevance of pujas. Today, I wont be surprised even if I shed a tear or two. <br />Evolution ?? Anubhutihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967078639724548476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-5141436296812215622011-09-20T19:54:53.589+05:302011-09-20T19:54:53.589+05:30Dear Sudeshna,
The fact remains that as people mov...Dear Sudeshna,<br />The fact remains that as people move out of their state or country, the consciousness about their roots and culture (in many cases) becomes heightened. This leads to numerous differences in how the festivities are conducted, and where the focus lies.<br /><br />Here, in Hyd, festivities kick-off in full earnest on Choturthi, because for a few days, we have a Bengal in the middle of Hyderabad, and we want to extend it as long as possible. In Kolkata, that is not necessary, so Choturthi means that festivities are still a few days away.<br /><br />It is not just about pujo only - hearing Lopamudra sing during the festivities may be a one-time opportunity, while in Kolkata, if not today, you can hear her sing tomorrow. For one week in a year, I get to eat jhal-muri the way it used to taste in Kolkata, and I wait all year for it. How much excitement does the jhal-muriwala in your local puja excite in you?<br /><br />When I mentioned the puja outside Bengal as ‘homely and welcoming’, I was speaking of an experience that you only get in a Pujo outside Bengal – you will never get it in a pujo in Bengal, simply because it is – in Bengal. <br /><br />I was not attempting to put down the Kolkata pujo, a Mumbaite staying outside Mumbai could well write what I have written about Ganesh puja.Sudeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248954146393962106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-49160902778510671392011-09-20T17:00:22.707+05:302011-09-20T17:00:22.707+05:30Sudeep,
Kolkata pujo's are about warmth and b...Sudeep, <br />Kolkata pujo's are about warmth and belonging - to those who belong there, just as is the case with any Pujo anywhere. Every Pujo in Kolkata however big or small has all the makings of a "barir" pujo for residents of that "Para" who participate with much more warmth and enthusiasm than elsewhere. When you are merely a visitor to any Pujo - obviously the sense of belonging will be lacking. I've visited Pujo's in Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai and the "antorikota" can never match up to a Kolkata Pujo. I have not visited a Pujo at HYD though am not a stranger to the place. <br />Sudeshna.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-85052492241646732912011-09-19T21:35:57.931+05:302011-09-19T21:35:57.931+05:30Yeah sudeep. You are spot on. No place more homely...Yeah sudeep. You are spot on. No place more homely or warmer than chennai. Literally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-69529928471393467832011-09-19T19:09:32.791+05:302011-09-19T19:09:32.791+05:30Dear BG,
It is only after Oshtomi gets over, that ...Dear BG,<br />It is only after Oshtomi gets over, that I get a sinking feeling in my stomach about the end being in sight. Doshami is downright depressing, as by afternoon, the winding-up process swings into full earnest.<br /><br />By the way, you will see that any Pujo in Chennai will be far more homely and welcoming than one in Kolkata. This is equally true for Pujo’s in other parts of the country. Kolkata pujo’s are more about glitz & glamour, and less about warmth & belonging.Sudeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248954146393962106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17929252.post-47136083391248177942011-09-18T10:45:50.304+05:302011-09-18T10:45:50.304+05:30your some posts are simply romantic,
magic inducin...your some posts are simply romantic,<br />magic inducing like pujo's dhaak!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com