Pune: PMC and PCMC Area’s Largest Durga Puja Celebration to Be Organized in Vishal Nagar – Pimple Nilakh
Pimple Nilakh, 4th October 2023: In the kaleidoscopic tapestry of Indian festivals, Durga Puja stands as a radiant gem, a celebration that transcends mere ritual to become a symphony of human emotion. Known variously as Durgotsava or Sharodotsav, this annual extravaganza is not just a festival but a grand theatre where the divine and the earthly meet in a rhapsody of faith. It is a festival that has earned global recognition, gracing UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
A Festival Like No Other
Durga Puja is an ethereal blend of scripture recitations, mesmerizing performance arts, jubilant revelry, heartfelt gift-giving, familial bonding, sumptuous feasting, and awe-inspiring public processions. It is a festival that captures the quintessence of human emotion, a sacred gathering that unites people in a shared experience of spiritual ecstasy.
Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha: The Custodians of Culture
Embodying this celestial sentiment is Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha, a Pune-based socio-cultural citadel committed to an array of activities spanning culture, sports, literature, and philanthropy. This year, they are orchestrating the most magnificent Durga Puja celebration in the PCMC (Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation) area. The venue is the expansive front space of Hotel 7/12, situated near the 25k Atria society on New DP Road in Pimple Nilakh. The festivities will unfurl their grandeur from October 19 to 24, 2023.
A Cornucopia of Celebrations
Rajesh Burman, the eloquent General Secretary of Aagomoni Prabasi Sangha, Pune, elucidated, “In response to the effusive enthusiasm and spirited participation of the Punekars, we have secured a sprawling 60,000 sq. ft. arena this year. It will feature 20,000 sq. ft. of opulent, fully covered pandals and ample parking for over 500 cars. Our ethos is deeply rooted in charitable endeavors. Thus, we are offering complimentary Bhog Prasad—a delectable spread of Khichuri, Begun Bhaja, Mixed Veg Labra, chutney, papad, and sweets—to all attendees, irrespective of their religious or social background, on the auspicious days of Saptami, Ashtami, and Navami. Moreover, we have extended invitations to artists from Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai for an array of cultural programs. The celebration will also feature a gastronomic paradise with over 30 food stalls and a bustling activity center.”
For those yearning to be part of this sublime celebration, further details can be obtained by contacting 9284444086, visiting the website www.aagomoni.com, or emailing [email protected].
