Tuesday, 6 May 2014




         DURGA-PUJA#

                             courtesy : google image

The fragrance of Sheuli* tells me
You are coming
The swing of the Kash** plumage tells me
You are coming
The fluffy white sails in the azure firmament tell me
You are coming
The beaming eyes of the poorest of the poor tell me
You are coming
The buzzing of the buyers and the shrewd sellers tell me
You are coming
My heart-beat sings in unison with the Dhaki’s*** drum
Autumn whispers in my ears that You have come
O, Mother live in our heart forever
Let my eyes see your devotees of various faiths
Let all words transform into Hallelujah as my ears take them in
Let my tongue utter your name all day and night
Let my hands touch you in various life forms
Let my soul inhale the peace whispering in each atom
#Durga Puja (Bengali: দুর্গা পূজা [d̪urɡa pudʒa], listen:   listen (help·info), "Worship of Durga"), also referred to as "Festival of Durga") or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. It refers to all the six days observed as MahaShashthi, Maha Saptami, Maha Ashtami, Maha Nabami and Vijayadashami. Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of Good over Evil.

*Night-flowering jasmine
**Kans grass
***Drummer

 Posted for Laurie’s prompt Festival @ Poetry jam

14 comments:

  1. This has a really feeling of joy and expectation.

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  2. Now this is a festival I would like to see. Sounds fascinating. I can all the colourful ceremonies. Hope the good triumphant over evil works as well:)

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  3. This sounds like a wonderful festival, Sumana. I can feel the excitement in your poem!

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  4. let me tongue utter your name....smiles...your sould inhale peace...what a moving experience this must be.....

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  5. This makes me so curious about a culture that is so very different from mine. Beautiful words with vividly described emotions!

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  6. Wow... love the ceremonial awe in this!

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  7. I like how you convey the sense of expectation we have all experienced before a momentous festival or holyday.

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  8. I was transported by your vivid words, felt like I was there :-)

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  9. You have caught the excitement and thrill of this festival so well, I was transported. Excellent writing.

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  10. How fun to learn about this festival. I know there are many festivals in India and would love to participate. Thanks for sharing this glimpse.

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  11. Lovely. That wait, that knowing and the prayer is beautifully expressed. :-)
    -HA

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  12. wow! Sumana ...Durga Puja is such a beautiful festival..and you have presented it beautifully too..:)

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  13. What a joyous invocation, Sumana! Having experienced the energy, colour and bustle of some Indian festivals myself during my visit there, I can appreciate your poem even more!

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