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Durga Puja pandal in Ranchi to feature theme using golgappe and jhalmuri
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Durga Puja pandal in Ranchi to feature theme using golgappe and jhalmuri

Attractive pandals are created annually during the Durga Puja celebration in Ranchi. This year, the celebration committee decided to deviate from traditions and apply a new concept. The pavilion dedicated to worshipping Goddess Durga will be decorated with a theme of golgappe and jhalmuri, which promises to be a special spectacle for visitors. Special attention will be paid to the interior decoration of the pavilion, made from golgappe, which, according to organizers, is expected to attract public attention.

Organizers believe that golgappe and jhalmuri are not just food items; they are used to reflect life experiences. It is noted that life has both bitter and sweet moments, and the taste of golgappe evokes similar sensations. Meanwhile, jhalmuri is known for its spicy and tangy flavor. Thus, the pavilion's theme represents different facets of life through tastes.

According to Kundan Singh, an organizer of the committee, the meeting took place in Shukla Colony, Hinu. The discussion focused on what could be done in the pavilion after changing venues to make it a center of attraction for people. It was after this that the idea of decorating the pavilion with a golgappe and jhalmuri theme arose. Artisans from Bengal are also participating in the preparation and decoration.

Jhalmuri is a popular food item in Bengal, and it recently also garnered attention during the Bengal elections. In Ranchi, references to Bengali culture and traditions have always been displayed during Durga Puja. This time, an attempt was made to give this kinship a new resonance through the theme of jhalmuri and golgappe.

Committee member Shambu expresses hope that the pavilion will appeal to devotees this year. The golgappe and jhalmuri theme may interest people of all ages. The committee is confident that the unusual decoration will attract people not only for worshiping Goddess Durga but also to visit the pavilion itself. Ranchi is known for its grand events and beautiful pandals during Durga Puja. The new theme with golgappe and jhalmuri has generated heightened interest. Now it remains to see how much visitors will like this combination of taste and culture.

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Ancestral remembrance ceremonies held in Haridwar on Pitru Visharjani Amavasya day
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Ancestral remembrance ceremonies held in Haridwar on Pitru Visharjani Amavasya day

Haridwar, known as the 'Gateway to Har', is a pilgrimage site where people come to take holy dips in the Ganges for merit. They also come here to ensure the liberation of their ancestors. While Haridwar is considered a sacred place for earning merit and achieving liberation, it also serves as a place for ancestral release.

People bid farewell to their ancestors with deep reverence on this day. It is believed that if a person does not know the date of their ancestors' death, they can take a dip in the Ganges or perform a worship ritual at the Shri Narayan Shila temple on the last day of Pitr Paksha, which is Pitru Visharjani Amavasya. This brings liberation and moksha to the ancestors.

The period from the full moon of Bhadrapada to the new moon of Ashvina is called the 'Two Weeks of Ancestors'. Performing pindadana and Sharaddha Tarpana for ancestors during these days brings them liberation. When ancestors are pleased, happiness, peace, and prosperity reign in the home. Scriptures state that anyone who could not perform Sharaddha for any reason during the Sharaddha period can perform pindadana and Sharaddha on the last day of this period—Pitru Visharjani Amavasya, which brings supreme well-being to the ancestors.

A large number of devotees gathered at the Shri Narayan Shila temple in Haridwar on Pitru Visharjani Amavasya. People started arriving early in the morning, and in the temple, they stood in long queues to bid farewell to their ancestors. Given the large gathering of pilgrims, the police organized extensive measures, allocating a significant number of police personnel.

Jyotishacharya Pandit Manoj Tripathi notes that Pitru Visharjani Amavasya is a time of farewell to ancestors who have been in homes for 16 days. He says that if there was a mistake, an oversight, or if a person forgot about Sharaddha or could not perform it for any reason, they can seek forgiveness and perform the 16-day Sharaddha on this day. Those who do not know the date can also perform Tarpana.

This place, which is located from the throat to the navel of Lord Narayana, where performing Sharaddha brings moksha to the ancestor. If a person performs Sharaddha here with devotion, or simply visits this place today, or just offers water, the ancestor is granted eternal sustenance. Pleased ancestors bestow blessings.

On Pitru Visharjani Amavasya, one should perform Sharaddha and feed a cow. The ancestors should be bid farewell in the evening. The farewell can be performed by offering 16 types of sweets, 16 portions of sweets with offerings, and lighting 16 lamps made of pure ghee from dough. Many make a round lamp from dough, which is also somewhat acceptable.

Sio City Haridwar Shishupal Singh Negi stated that today is Pitru Amavasya. All people are coming for worship and viewing. As seen since the morning, there are long queues. A sufficient number of police forces are present. Crowd pressure is very high, but the police are smoothly managing the movement of people. Adequate organization has been provided for crowd control. Entry of any four-wheeled vehicles is prohibited from Tulsi Chowk to Devapura, and enough duty staff has been assigned to this purpose.

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