Day 8th- Bhandara

The day has risen for which the people had been eagerly waiting for.

   Yes, the day when the Bhandara has been organized, the preparations were from the earlier night itself. Since yesterday it was ashtami, Hom Havan was also organized. Also for the same all children to elders were very much helpful towards the same. The hom havan had to be scheduled in the morning. The shubh mahuraht given was at 7.       The hom was started by the pujari who performed all the rituals accordingly and all others were asked to take blessings of the same later. After taking the hom havan’s  blessings,we feel peaceful. Since the Bhandara had to be done, there were preparations for the same which came to a rise in the later morning. Though there was a huge line for darshan of Devi, there was also a huge hurry for the final touching of the Bhandara. From all children to the elders, everyone gave a helping hand to the making of the meals of Bhandara.  

Finally the evening came up when the Bhandara had to be scheduled. It was around 7, the aarti of the evening was done earlier today. There after the Bhandara started. There was a huge line of devotees for the mahaprasad of the Devi. Every year there are around 10,000 people who come up for the mahaprasad. And it is a belief that the number is increasing. This year the organization was very well planned. For the old people there was arrangement such that they did not have to sit down. They could sit in the arranged chair and table. Many children came up to serve the food to the people sitting for the mahaprasad. The mahaprasad included rice, dal, bhaji, papad, pickle and jelabi.  Also there were provisions for the hand washing outside the colony which made lesser rush to the Bhandara. It is all because of the Devi’s blessings that everything went fine. 

    

Hope each year we prove successful to provide mahaprasad to one and all. 

Day 7th - Satyanarayan Pooja

On the seventh day of Navratri, ‘Satyanarayan Pooja’ had been arranged. The preparations commence right from the previous night. Everyone lend a hand for the preparation; with the kids at their enthusiastic best. We were all decked up with the arrangements. Mr. & Mrs. Abhijit were given the honour for the pooja which started at 4 p.m.  The Satyanarayan pooja lasted till the evening which ended up delightfully.        Shortly everyone took the blessing of the Satyanarayan god and asked for prosperity & peace. Latter was the program for women; Haldi-Kumkum. Since the color of the day was yellow, all women were magnificently clad in traditional yellow saris. The brilliant yellow colour was seen harmoniously flowing throughout the evening. Then began the evening aarti where everyone came to seek the blessing of the Devi Maa.

The most hyped event of the day, which began with zest, was Disco Dandiya.  The youngistaanis were enjoying dandiya with full vigor. Their high spirits were never dampened by their tired bodies. After such wonderful performances by everyone, many of the group went to the Bhandara organized by the community of building no 7.  Then we started making preparation for the next day. Bhandara had to be organized here which was an arduous and demanding task. Everyone lend their hand for this. Keeping the campus clean to making arrangements for the next morning was the task of the day. Even the results of the drawing and memory test were displayed near the gate. 

 Thus the seventh day got over with a lot of activities; with the preparations for the next day on the rise. Thus all this made the day and night full of excitement and joy.

Day Sixth......

  The Sixth day has risen and the Goddess turns out to be more and more beautiful each day when we look at Her. The glow Mata possess, the look which makes a day go in peace. In the morning, there is not much rush of the devotees. People from far off come up right in the morning to take up the blessings of the ‘Devi’ to make their day beautiful as ‘Devi’, peaceful as Herself  and successful as She was successful in killing the Raakshash Myshasur. 

 The color of the day was blue and all we can seen was little one to elder ones dressed up in blue. Throughout the day, there were devotees visiting to seek darshan. But as soon as there was sunset, the people around got enthusiastic to perform aarti. The evening aarti of the SNSDM is so beautiful, that one who attends it, will come up willingly the other day since it has all the aarti which has been done with such an energy.

    Immediately after aarti, all were set to play ‘Disco Dandiya’. It was very beautiful to see everyone dance to the tunes of DJ. All were enjoying themselves to the fullest. The Dandiya ended up around 11. Later we saw a small group of boys of around 15 performing B-Boying. It was unbelievable to see such small stars performing difficult stunts such as Headstands and all. Their performance lasted around 30 minutes but while watching you wouldn’t have wanted to blink your eye, because every step was fantastic and amazing. Later the youths made jagaran at night in the pandal. Today’s refreshment were juices and delicious “BIRYANI” and “CHOLE PAV”, after the refreshments night went on….while at night the results were decided of the drawing and memory test competitions.  

These nights are more exciting just likely the nights fought by Maa Durga.    

Abe Mata Ki JAi

CHAALO GARBA RAMYE!!!

Chhokra Pedhse Kediyu Ne Chhokri Pedhse Chaniyo-Choli 

The day began with enthusiastic boys and girls all awaiting the Dandiya Raas scheduled for the day. But what was even before this Naach Gaana was the most awaited Finale Jodi of Entertainment ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega, Nawale and Group. They not only left the crowd awestruck but also trained them a bit on Basics of Martial Arts. It got a huge participation and even though in a small way it indirectly contributed towards the security of each individual who learnt this.  

It was something we take pride in mentioning, as belonging to this generation a basic self defense is what each one of us should be trained for and we are tremendously grateful that through the Nawale Group our devotees got trained for the same.

  

DHOL NAGAAREY BAJJE SAARE!!!Dandiya ki Huie Shuruvaat!!!

From kids to young ones and even the elderly all danced to the tunes of the DJ. And the DJ played songs from the 80’s to even the latest, from Marathi to Gujarati & the famous Nasik Dhol, every song made the crowd ask for yet some more. Music was played till the crowd dropped tired but the enthusiasm didn’t fade away.

The crowd was exhausted but with mouth watering Idli Chutney and other refreshments the music and dance went on and on till almost dawn. 

Martial Arts, Dandiya, Garba, Dance & Music, An Action-Packed DayJJ

JORO SE HUI AARTI AUR SHRINGAAR.....

 Gehnon se hua Singhaar Kiya Sabh ne milkar Mata ko Taiyaar!!! Today there was huge participation and enthusiasm unbound as everyone was eager to dress her to make her wear ornaments and make her look so beautiful. Endless pictures were taken and we have it uploaded for your appreciation as well. Appreciation of the love that each one showed in their own special way, and we bow down to their efforts as well...A Huge Applaud!!!

Ramesh Gadde ki Awaaz aur unke saath Naye Peedi k Saaz!!! Sur Aur Taal ka aisa Sangam hua ki Aarti se sabh Mantramugdh hogaye!!! Chorus Singers aur Deepak Gadde aur Abhishek Mandavkar k Dholak se lekar Mayur Tambe k Shank aur Keyboards takk, Sur se bhari huie iss Aarti ka anand lene Bhakton ki Bheed Jamma hogayee thi.

Innovating each year, be it from new games, competitions, events to even the core of organiazing, attention is paid to every detail and under the guidance of our elderly members, President- Nandakishor Kadam, Secretary- Sunil Bane and Treasurer- Rajendra Dani.this calls for THREE CHEERS for our Organizers and Committee…Hip Hip Hurray

BACHAPARTY KI PARTY!!! Party time for the kids as it was the day of Fancy-dress. Soon after the Aarti, was the most awaited Fancy-dress Competition for the kids. Participation involved from the kiddies to the elderly in getting them ready and the enthusiasm was boundless.

We had kids ready as Cupid to Dragons to Krishnas’ Radha and even our very popular Daya Bhabi from Tarak Mehta ka Ooltah Chashma!!! Judging these kids were our honourable judges Miss Sangita Borkar, a renowed Makeup artist, Mr. Deepak Gadde, Theatre artist and Mr. Jayesh Poojari a well known Interior Decorator.

It not only was a fun event but indirectly helped in eliminate the stage fear for the children and induce confidence in them to speak n perform confidently.

 The show was a thorough Hit and post which there was lots of food and mouthwatering Cholay Pav on the menu.

Seeing the kids the day sure filled our hearts with happiness.An Eventful Day IndeedJJ

Day 3rd -Dandiyaaaaa

      Sunday is supposed to be a day for relaxation for everyone including children. Children have holiday and so we had organized some competitions for children on this day of Navratri to explore their talents in field of imagination and concentration. We included drawing and memory test competition. Kids of all age groups participated willingly. Kids were grouped according to their standards and topics of drawing were given to them accordingly. All we could see beautiful drawings of these small ‘angels’. To encourage them more, chocolates were distributed to them. Memory test followed the drawing competition. There was also new change this year regarding the prizes in respect to Education. These prizes will be in the form of scholarships. The 1^st prize winner takes away a cash of Rs.501, 2^nd prize- Rs.301 and 3^rd one gets Rs.201. All this took place at the Devi’s pandal. In the evening, there was Saanjaarti and then Dandiya began.

Dandiya is supposed to lighten up every Navratri. So, people from all over the colony willingly and enthusiastically danced to the tunes played. There was DJ right from the evening and everyone enjoyed the music to the fullest. DJ played a fantastic range of songs’ remixes of the 90’s to the latest item numbers. Everyone was dressed beautifully which gave more spice to the Dandiya raas. 

   Later all youngsters sat all night talking and remembering the old memories. Refreshments were brought in and all enjoyed eating Aamchi Mumbai’s special- Vada pav. 

     Sunday ended up with lots of fun, frolic, dance, masti, competitions and entertainment for one and all.

Day2 - Bhondala

The day begins with devotees coming and praying “Bhavani Mata” and to get blessings from her and offering. They come here in a crowd, in a line just for the “Darshan” right from dawn to dusk. The afternoon went on with the queue of devotees. The evening was unexpectedly wonderful.

   Women in beautiful “Nauvari Sarees” and Jewellery, all set to play ‘Bhondala’ displaying “Mangala Gauri Celebration” which is celebrated during “Ganesh Festival” all over Maharashtra.  It was organized by the group “Sanskruti Manch”- Mahim. The show was hosted by Mrs. Anjali. Since 2009 the creative group has been making a perfect environment the days of navratri amongst the gorgeous ladies. This group makes an attempt and always succeeds to create a fabulous and enjoyable evening for the ladies. We can say that it’s their fortune or by the greatness of the Goddess Bhavani as narrated to us by Mrs. Anjali that they had only 3 shows last year but after the show for our Mandal, they got countless shows to perform. This is a simple proof or belief that we are always blessed by the Goddess Bhavani. Mrs. Anjali made every lady present there to dance, sing play fugdi, other games and enjoy to the fullest. Housewives are always stuck in their daily routine from cooking food to taking care of their children and household responsibility and other daily responsibilities, but yesterday the Sanskruti Manch managed to forget their problems and enjoy some moments of their life to cherish themselves and even dance to thier tunes. It’s is very rare opportunity for the ladies to enjoy to the fullest and this opportunity was given to them by this wonderful group. Even men and kids were equally involved in the game. At the end every one danced in a circle and the show was winded up by performing Jogva in front of Bhawani Mata by the ladies of that group. It was around 1 a.m.

After the show for security purpose the authorities and youths stayed all night having a gala time. Refreshments were arranged for them, juices for the fasting members and delicious and yummy Pav bhaji for non fasting members, the whole day was a memorable day for all of us.

Ghatta Sthapana 2010

Finally the day arrived for which everyone had been eagerly waiting for.

Yes, yesterday in the evening the Idol was placed. It was around 7.30 when this auspicious ceremony occurred. The divine look of the idol, which made the idol look like ‘Goddess’ herself came up to bless one and all present.

            In the afternoon, there was a great hurry to get Devi’s Idol here. A lot of team work was observed among the youths to get the idol, for the decoration and also for the final touch up of all the remaining things from lightning to the music system.

            At last the idol arrived. From the small kids to the youths everyone were dancing to the tunes of Puneri Dhol while welcoming the idol, then the idol was placed to it’s place followed by Pooja and then Maha Aarti.

After aarti a traditional programme was organized ‘GONDHAL’ where in group of people had come to perform pooja, they sung aartis and made us dance too. They winded up till 12. The day was fabulous experience for everyone present there. 

JOR SE BOLO JAI MATA DI!!!

Applaud!!! And applaud whole heartedly as Sardar Nagar Sarvaganik Dassera Mohutsav Mandal has completed an enormous 52 years of existence and many more to come. SNSDM’s foundation was laid way back in 1959 and since then the members of this Mandal have put in commendable efforts  to bring this organization where it is today.

The Mandal events last till almost beyond mid-night, from the young ones to the elderly, all filled with enthusiasm & energy to enjoy till they are almost drop-dead tired. Events are awaited for and have created such a craze that they are demanded to be organized each year & at larger scale.

So what was instore that got the people!!!

Ø  Give It up for Our “Sardar Nagar Idol”,

Ø  Walk the Ramp as here comes the most awaited “Fashion Show”,

Ø  As Bachachan Sahab would say “Lock Kiya Jaye”

Ø  Little ones get ready as this one’s for you” Fancy Dress”

Ø  Vahini Namaskaaaarrrr “Home Minister”

Ø  Are You Readddyyy for this one”Fear Factor”

Ø  Jhooom Baraabar Jhoom to the tunes of “Dandiya”, Navratri is incomplete without it.

The Mandal got so huge that it had to be accessible for updates for our beloved devotees and that led to the launch of a Website in its 50^th Year.

We Welcome in the Grand Year!!! WWW.SNSDM.COM!!!!

So now everyone is aware of What’s’ When & Where!!!

 Events, Colors for the days of the event, Photo Gallery, Winners all are uploaded for Matas’ Devotees.

“BLOGS” is what we bring in this year. Each day, each story, each happening straight from the Event will be brought in each day so you feel you haven’t missed out on anything!!!

So let’s bring in the festive mood and chant with me aloud JAI MATA DI!!!