Growing up in Assam, Manjira Dutta recalls the wondrous celebrations of Durga Puja… and the best part? The tradition of refreshing one’s wardrobe!
Durga Puja was quite the big happening of the year – and you didn’t have to be a Bengali to be carried away by the fervour of this delightful festival, so full of symbolism. From the purifying chants of Mahalaya, the aarti, the scent of dhuna, to the crescendo of Vijayadashami where the Goddess is bidden a ceremonial farewell for the year – it’s all abuzz with excitement.