Saraswati Puja – a letter from Ritesh Das: Growing up in a dance and music family in Kolkata India, I got exposed to many cultural activities and ceremonies. |
Then came the exciting part of Anjali, which was prayer conducted by the priest, and all students prayed and offered flowers to Saraswati. Some would collect flowers from the alter and put that in their Textbooks. After this, some kids would learn to write their first alphabets or take their first dance step or play their first musical notes. Prossad (offering of fruits sweets from the altar) were distributed and we all then sat down for the famous lunch of Labra (mixed vegetable) Kitchouri, fried eggplant and chutney. (Food for this occasion here is prepared by TTE parent committee volunteers). The above is an essence and I am sure many of you from various other parts of India have stories and experiences to share as well. |
Prasad Banerjee |
I hope to see all of you on here at our centre on February 4th. Ritesh Das |
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