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It's a bright sunny day and my heart cannot contain my excitement. Even after years i still feel like the small girl in frock waiting for Maa Durga. Yes, it's 'Maha Ashtami' today and we went to visit Maa.
She is on a sojourn and for Bengali's her sojourn is a grand affair. I am a bit drained after all the excitement and travel but the moment we see her idol some magic takes over and all negativity melts away. That's her power or motherly love.
I woke up supremely enthusiastic about going to the temple. Having taking care of all the materialistic needs we packed our spiritual minds and hearts. My daughter had to go to different to accept the 'Kanjak Puja' or in Bengali popularly known as 'Kumari Pujo'. In northern part of India, on the eighth day of Navratri, people worship little girls who are apparently considered the form of Goddess. The younger the better. They clean their feet, wipe them, touch their little feet and offer something as a gift. They also offer them 'Puri, Kala chana and semolina halwa'. This is very special and the offertory is so yummy. In Bengali community little girls are worshipped at the temples.
Draped in a crisp 'tussar silk' i took extra caution so that i do not flip off. Wearing a saree comes naturally to a Bengali girl and no excuse comes to rescue. Together as a family we went to visit Maa, offer her obeisance (anjali), pray and have the amazing 'bhog er khichuri' (offertory). Words fail to explain the sense of euphoria it makes me feel. With a satisfied heart and a nourished soul and tons of love from Maa we came back home hoping to meet her soon.
As you can guess today S didn't go to school hence no lunch box. Tomorrow it will be the same day. My mind is already getting abrasive with scratching thoughts but let's see what Maa has in store fro us.
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