Kali Puja: Religious fervour grips Jamshedpur

Jamshedpur, Nov 3: The festival of lights, Diwali, will also mark worship of deity, celebrated as Kali Puja in the city.  Performing the Puja with faith devotees seek protection against drought and war and blessings of general happiness, health and prosperity.

Houses are decorated and elaborate Rangoli patterns are drawn in front of houses and courtyard. Elaborate Kali Puja is carried out during the evening at the pandals. As Goddess Kali is regarded as the Goddess to be feared, members of Bengali community leave no stone unturned in carrying out a special puja for her.

Through Puja people seek happiness, prosperity and protection against hardships.
According to Hindu mythology, Goddess Kali is the first of the ten incarnations of Goddess Durga.

Depicted with a fierce face and terrifying look, Goddess Kali is regarded as the more aggressive form of Goddess Durga. The image of Kali usually shows her foot on Lord Shiva’s chest, a severed head in one hand, her sword in the other and wearing a garland of skulls. Kali is worshiped as the Mother Goddess who is known to destroy all evil and is a fierce fighter for the cause of justice.

In Jamshedpur a number of Kali Puja pandals have been constructed for the occasion. ” Kali puja is also an important occasion for us and every year we look forward to celebrating it traditionally. A massive pandal has been constructed for the occasion. The festival is usually celebrated during Diwali,” Tapas Sen, senior functionary of Kali Puja Committee in Pursudih.