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Sarbojanin Durga Puja literally means Durga Puja celebrations “For all people” or “involving all”. If we look at the word “Sarbojanin” closely, we’ll find that it is an association of two Bengali (Sanskrit) words “Sarbo” meaning all and “jan” meaning people. Durga puja is a community festival, wherein people from all classes come together and celebrate the festival with compassion and equality. This is one of the biggest qualities of Durga Puja. It is a festival for all human beings. No caste, creed or color is defined here. While eating the Bhog (food containing Devi Durga’s blessings) in the traditional marquees built for Maa Durga, people from all possible classes and gotra (surname) sit together and enjoy the delicious recipes.
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In a Sarbojanin Durga Puja, we see a large number of people participating together to raise funds and establish the Durga Idol and the auspicious marquee. The word Sarbojanin has tremendous power to pull the hearts of every Bengali and unite them under the umbrella of Durga Pooja. So much so that this word has been adopted as the name by several Durga Pooja committees. Every town and every city has atleast one Sarbojanin Durga Puja. In big cities like Kolkatta, Delhi, Mumbai etc, we find several clubs with the same name, much to the confusion of normal people.
Living up to the name, every Sarbojanin Durga Puja calls for equal and unanimous participation of people. Several games, quizzes and cultural programs are held for the entertainment of people. In this fast paced world, one has no time to rejuvenate their selves and meet the loved ones. Sarbojanin Durga pujas are a fabulous platform to reconnect with dear ones and enjoy the blessings of Maa Durga under one roof.
Apart from cultural programs, Bhog (prasad or food containing Devi Durga’s blessings) is another factor with unites all the people and makes everyone smile with joy. Bhog is given to all the devotees of Maa Durga irrespective of caste, creed and race. While sitting down to eat the traditional Khidchi, made of rice, and Ghant, mixed vegetables, every human gleams with joy for it is the Bhog of Devi, who never creates disparities amongst her children.
Durga Puja is a tremendous platform for people to come together and celebrate in harmony. Read more about this glorious festival in the pages of 123durgapuja.com
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