Kolkata’s 21 Palli Ballygunge performs Khunti Puja as a run up to the Durga puja festivities

Khunthi Puja is a centuries-old  traditional form of  autumnal ritual which marks the advent of Durga Puja.  The  “kathamo” or  wooden  frame is customary ritual before  putting up  of the Durga Puja Pandals.

This year with the blessing of  the Goddess Durga, Ballygunge21 Pally Sarbojanin Durgotsab Samiti,  Khunthi Puja, was  performed  on the auspicious day of  4thof  August 2024 at the Puja pandal.  The  day  concluded  with the spectacular presence of little students of Miranda House dressed up as  “Ambani family” members.

“Durga Puja is a festival close to the heart of every Calcuttan. There can be no better way to celebrate Maa’s coming than a Khunti Puja. Today’s kids get such lovely opportunities to participate in events like these. These events not only boosts their confidence but also give them a lovely platform to showcase their talent. Our kids are delighted, in fact more than them, it is their parents who are excited,” Shubbi Tandon, Coordinator, Miranda House.

Founders of  Goomti (a promising phygital startup from Kolkata, which focuses on design and aesthetics for homes, hotels, and offices) Prasenjeet Mukherjee and Jayeta Mukherjee were delighted to be part of this  event.

We are thrilled to be part of this grand celebration! Thank you for including us in this special occasion said  Ekta Binjrajka from Country Harvest – We bake Happiness.

Kuntal Chatterjee  of  Dactar Babu (Online Doctor Booking App) wished  everybody  a  Happy and Healthy future.

Jai Maa Durga !!

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