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Good Earth Malhar Presents our first Sarbojanin Durgotsav
Utsob 2025
Dear Neighbours and Friends of Good Earth Malhar,
With immense joy and excitement, we announce a historic moment for our community. For the very first time, the divine beats of the dhaak and the joyous spirit of Durga Pujo are coming home to our society!
This is more than just a festival; it's a celebration of togetherness, art, culture, and the victory of good over evil. We invite you and your family,to be a part of this beautiful beginning.
Ma Durga coming in....
Our Heritage: The Spirit of Durgotsav
Durga Pujo celebrates the victory of Goddess Durga over the demon Mahishasur—a powerful tale of good triumphing over evil. Her annual homecoming is a joyous event that fills our world with hope and celebrates the divine feminine energy, Shakti.
The community festival, or Sarbojanin Pujo, began in the late 18th century when twelve friends in Bengal, barred from a private pujo, started one ‘for all.’ This revolutionary idea transformed the festival from an exclusive affair into a grand public celebration, a spirit we now bring to Malhar.
Today, this vibrant festival has a global footprint. In India alone, over 40,000 pujas take place annually. In a proud moment for our culture, Durga Pujo’s unique blend of art and community spirit earned it a place on UNESCO’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
More than a ritual, Durga Pujo is a social unifier. For five days, it erases boundaries of age, faith, and background. It is an open-air art gallery, a grand food festival, and a heartfelt reunion of friends and family, strengthening our community with shared joy and creativity
Mahasaptami
Mon, 29th Sep
The Ritual: Nabapatrika Snan (bathing of nine sacred plants), Pushpanjali & Prasad distribution.
The Feeling: The main worship begins. The Pandal comes alive with prayers, incense, and the rhythmic beats of the dhaak.
Cultural Events of the day
Bhog Menu : Khichuri, beguni, labra, tomato khejur amshotto chutney, papad, mishti
Mahashtami
Tue, 30th Sep
The Ritual: The day's highlight is the community Pushpanjali (floral offering) & Prasad distribution.The sacred Sandhi Puja happens at the cusp of Ashtami and Navami.
The Feeling: The most significant day of Pujo. A day of deep devotion, community prayer, and feasting together.
Cultural Events of the day
Bhog Menu : Khichuri, alu bhaja, bandhakopir torkari, aam er chutney, papad, mishti doi, mishti
Mahanavami
Wed, 1st Oct
The Ritual: Concluding rituals,Pushpanjali,Prasad distribution and the grand Maha Arati.
The Feeling: A day of grand celebration and feasting, with a touch of melancholy as we prepare to bid farewell.
Cultural Events of the day
Bhog Menu : Kaju kismis pulao, cholar dal, phulkopir roast, channar dalna, chutney, papad, mishti
Dashami
Thu, 2nd Oct
The Ritual: Sindoor Khela (women smear vermilion on each other) & Bisarjan (idol immersion).
The Feeling: A bittersweet day celebrating victory. We bid farewell to Ma, wishing for her return next year. "Asche Bochor Abar Hobe!" (It will happen again next year!).
Event of the day: We bid farewell to Ma with joyous dance, music & mishit (sweets)
Pujor Bhog
The Blessed Community Lunch
No Pujo is complete without Bhog – the sacred food first offered to Ma Durga and then shared with her devotees. It is more than a meal; it is a plateful of blessings and togetherness.
A Divine Feast: Join us every afternoon for delicious, hot khichuri, vegetable of the day (labra),traditional sweets, served with love. New day-New menu-Fresh taste.
All Are Welcome: This community feast is open to every single person. Please join us, sit together, and share in the joy of the festival.
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Timings: Daily from 1:00 PM onwards
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Coupons: Collect in advance, nominal charge
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Eat & Repeat! 🍔 Fuel up at our food stalls from 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM and 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.
Shop All Day! 🛍️ Explore lifestyle and produce stalls open throughout the festivities.
Creative Kids! 🎨 Fun workshops for the little ones will be held in the mornings.
Stay Tuned! ✨ Watch for live updates on all stalls and workshops closer to the puja dates.
The Official Pet Pujo Guide!
"Pet Pujo" literally means 'stomach worship,' and it's our loving term for a hearty feast. This is your official guide to planning that perfect meal. See what's on offer!
The Pujo Spirit...it starts with Kena-kata
For anyone new to the lingo, 'Kena-kata' is our lovely Bengali word for shopping! And let's be honest, the true Pujo spirit doesn't begin with the first sound of the dhak. It awakens with the cherished tradition of 'Pujo'r Kena-kata'—that wonderful, chaotic spree of buying new jama-kapor (clothes!) for our loved ones.
But here’s the thing… why should the best part end before the main event? At Utsob, we’re making sure the 'Kena-kata' continues right through the festivities. Come and keep the most joyful tradition alive with us!
Check out what’s on offer and happy shopping!
Pujo Calendar
Shosti (28-Sep)
8:00 am
Pujo
to
10:10 am
6:00 pm
Evening Aarti
to
7:00 pm
10:30 am
Pushpanjali
to
11:30 am
Saptami (29-Sep)
Nobopatrika Pravesh Sanjatra
8:00 am
to
9:00 am
Pushpanjali
12:30 pm
to
1:00 pm
Evening Aarti
6:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Pujo
10:00 am
to
12:30 pm
Community Bhog
1:00 pm
to
3:00 pm
Ashtami (30-Sep)
Pujo
10:10 am
to
12:00 pm
Sondhi Pujo
1:21 pm
to
2:00 pm
Community Bhog
2:15 pm
to
3:15 pm
Pushpanjali
12:00 pm
to
1:00 pm
Sondhi Pujo - Pushpanjali
2:00 pm
to
2:15 pm
Evening Aarti
6:00 pm
to
6:30 pm
Navami (1-Oct)
Pujo
10:00 pm
To
12:00 pm
Community Bhog
1:00 pm
To
3:00 pm
Pushpanjali
11:30 am
To
12:30 pm
Evening Aarti
6:00 pm
To
6:30 pm
Dashami (2-Oct)
Pujo
10:09 am
To
11:30 am
Bishorjon
2:00 pm
To
5:00 pm
Sindur Khela
11:30 am
To
1:00 pm
Cultural Events Calendar
Morning Events
Events start from 10:30 AM
Evening Events
Events start from 6:30 PM (excl Shosti 28-Sep)
on Shosti event starts from 7:00 PM
DONATIONS
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Durga Pujo - Art Gallery
- By Malhar Residents
Capture the spirit of Durga Pujo on your canvas! Artists from across Malhar are invited to submit their paintings and sketches for our festive gallery
