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In the name of GOD

by Niladri Adhikary

India

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Kalighat, oldest areas in South Kolkata, where the rituals take place for Sheetala Puja. The Puja of Sheetala who is the Goddess of small pox.People believe that worshipping of the goddess would prevent them and their families from the epidemics.
Kalighat, oldest areas in South Kolkata, where the rituals take place for Sheetala Puja. The Puja of Sheetala who is the Goddess of small pox.People believe that worshipping of the goddess would prevent them and their families from the epidemics.
The full immersion of the women towards god (Dondi) can be witnessed. Mother & her son is seen observing Dondi together to seek blessings from the Goddess for their ailing husband & father.
The full immersion of the women towards god (Dondi) can be witnessed. Mother & her son is seen observing Dondi together to seek blessings from the Goddess for their ailing husband & father.
Devotees have always believed that during the time of puja some people came under the control of the Goddess & blessed with super powers for a time being.
Devotees have always believed that during the time of puja some people came under the control of the Goddess & blessed with super powers for a time being.
Completeing the Dondi, devotees stand in a queue for offering puja in Sheetala Temple.
Completeing the Dondi, devotees stand in a queue for offering puja in Sheetala Temple.
After offering the puja, Carrying clay pots filled with fire is also an integral part of this festival. It is believed that it will bring good fortune for the devotee & their family.
After offering the puja, Carrying clay pots filled with fire is also an integral part of this festival. It is believed that it will bring good fortune for the devotee & their family.

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