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Mumbai gears up to welcome Maa Durga

Updated on: 17 October,2023 08:07 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Ronak Mastakar | ronak.mastakar@mid-day.com

The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti is celebrating its 76th year

Mumbai gears up to welcome Maa Durga

Pic/North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti

On Monday, the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti celebrated the arrival of Maa Durga through the traditional folk ceremony known as Protima Sthapna. 


The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti is celebrating its 76th year. "This year's celebration promises to be an unparalleled spectacle, celebrating the rich culture, art, and spirituality of the Thai Temples," the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti said in a statement.


According to the Durga Puja Samiti, without the mukut, the idol stands tall at an impressive 17 feet which is 30 feet long in breadth. The sculpture weighs over 3 tons, necessitating the use of forklifts and cranes during the immersion process. The Protima takes seven rounds before the immersion.


The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti said that the theme of "Thai Temples" for this year's Durga Puja has been inspired by the rich and ornate designs found in the temples of Thailand. The Art Director, Kiran, has incorporated Thai aesthetics into the pandal.

The Samiti has organised live performances by artists like Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Mika, and more.

North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti was established in 1948. The founder members were Sasadhar Mukerji, Ashok Kumar, Kishore Kumar, Bimal Roy, Hemant Kumar, S D. Burman, Joy Mukerji, Pradeep Kumar, Ram Mukerji and many such celebrities.

“We welcome all to our pujo to seek Maa Durga's blessings. Celebrations at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti will be bigger, better & grander this year," Debu Mukerji of North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja Samiti said.

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