Mumbai: Given the interference induced by 2020, the five-day Bengali Festival from Durga Puja continued after a gap a year on Monday with ‘Bodhan’ – the resurrection of Dewi Durga.
However, Darshan’s physical limited so that the ritual will be channeled online.
The universal appeal ‘Bhog Prasad’ will be absent but some entertainment events have migrated online.
Pandal in Chembur, Vashi and Bhayander have invited Bengali craftsmen to make Dewi Durga’s clay idols and their children, and serve them in the village set or village house.
The Association of Chembur Durga Puja has shifted the venue to Aangan Lawn opposite the Deonar Bus Depot because of the unavailability of regular school land.
Ten trained craftsmen from Bengal sculpt ethnic replicas, palatial zam avoided at the location.
Surojit President Lodh said, “‘Anjali’ ritual is very close to our hearts so we have arranged online and offline offers.
Puja rituals will be broadcast live.” The organizer will ensure there is no density in the pandal, and will avoid distributing ‘Bhog Prasad’ to the public .
“Bhogs will be limited to members.
And instead of serving in Pandal, we have bought new containers and renting several automatic pedicabs to send food to their home on time,” said Secretary Surajit Sengupta.
The 39-year-old Banga Sangha Pandal in Bhayander has prepared a heavenly atmosphere for the beautiful 4-ft goddess idol from Dewi Durga.
“Morticar Subhojit Das has sculpted the idol.
Dewa was thrown away at a clot of cotton wool which made him look as if he was sitting in the sky,” said Vice President Rathin Dutta.
Banga Sangha will allow Darshan physically but will ensure there is sufficient distance.
This will avoid distributing Bhog Prasad.
Masks and sanitisers are mandated.
In Sector 6 in Vashi, the Association of Navi Mumbai Bengali (NMBA) will celebrate the 42nd year of Sharodutsav.
Members of NMBA Ashim Dey said, “Our theme describes our countryside celebrations under the banyan tree.
Our celebration remains in digital mode, and we will stream rituals to 130 countries around the world through YouTube.” Nmba will arrange a direct show by Tollywood movie singers And Hindi from their own studio, and this will radiant online for people to watch their cellphones or smart TV.
Booking Puja and Bhog are being carried online.