Sardar Nagar Sarvajanik Dasera Mandal 2011 - Day 3 - Bhondla

As it was a Friday, many women adorned in beautiful saris and jewellery had come to pay visit to their endearing goddess and seek blessings for their family’s well-being. They offered the goddess saris, coconut, rice and fruits (the ritual is known as ‘Ooti Bharani’). After the daily aarti, commenced a special programme arranged mainly for women known as ‘Bhondla’. The main organizer of the show was Mrs. Anjali from “Sanskruti Manch”- Mahim. 

As the event has been already arranged for three conservative years and had been an instant hit, it remained to be so this year. Mrs. Anjali started the event with such zeal and vigor, that every woman was compelled to be a part of it. Mrs. Anjali made every lady dance, sing & play fugdi, and enjoy to the fullest. Even men and kids were equally drawn in the game. 

Sardar Nagar Sarvajanik Dasera Mandal 2011 - Day 2 - Fancy Dress Competition

All the bhakt assembled for the aarti at 8 p.m. on the next day. From the young to the old everyone joined in for the aarti. Another big event that followed was ‘Fancy Dress Competition’ for the kids. Children aged 1-to 12 participated in the competition. It was a looker’s sight as kids dressed as Jhansi ki Rani, Anna Hazare, Mermaid & Japanese doll stole the show. 

Sardar Nagar Sarvajanik Dasera Mandal 2011 - Day 1

Sion Chya Aai cha Vijay asoo… 

Day 1

After a year long wait our dearest Maa has come back to bless us all. Though she is always in our hearts and her blessings are always with us her descending has always been celebrated with great pomp and splendor. This year our Sardar Nagar Sarvajanik Mandal has entered into its 53rd year of grandeur.

All the young guns with the guidance from our peers are all set to organize this event at its fullest.  On 28th of September, the idol of Durga Maa was brought. It was around 7.30 p.m. when the auspicious ceremony took place. Happiness was self found on everyone’s face as they tuned into and danced at the rhythms of puneri dhol. The idol once placed in the pandal, consequently led to pooja and Maha Aarti.

As the stars began to peep in, brought out another ‘stars’ of the night. The ‘Gondhali’s’ were called in where they performed devotional songs to please the goddess and seek her blessings. The night was occupied with devotion and love for our dearest maa, as the gondhali’s sang praises for the goddess.