Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha)

Nopara Sammilito Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2026

Preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja, phase by phase — updates, photos and news from Khunti Puja through to immersion will be posted here regularly.

Shubho Bijaya—Come Again, Maa

Shubho Bijaya—Come Again, Maa

With the colours of Sindoor Khela, the final rhythm of the dhak, and tearful eyes, it is time to bid farewell to Maa Durga. As she returns to Kailash, she leaves our hearts filled with love, strength, and countless memories.

Until we celebrate again next year—come again, Maa. Heartfelt wishes to everyone on Shubho Bijaya.

Mayurir Deshe—A Pandal over the Water

In its 77th year, Nawpara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgautsav—Satin Sen Sansad presents its unique attraction—a magnificent pandal built over the water. This year’s theme, “Mayurir Deshe,” creates an enchanting world where art, nature, and imagination come together.

Our special celebration was featured by Republic Bangla.

Media Partner: Republic Bangla

Shubho Maha Navami—The Final Moments of Worship

Shubho Maha Navami—The Final Moments of Worship

Amid the fragrance of incense, sacred chants, and the rhythm of the dhak, the worship of Maha Navami begins. Even as we celebrate, a gentle note of farewell touches every heart—Maa will remain with us for only a little longer.

May her blessings fill every life with peace, strength, and prosperity.

Heartfelt wishes to everyone on Shubho Maha Navami.

Shubho Maha Ashtami—A Celebration of Divine Strength

Shubho Maha Ashtami—A Celebration of Divine Strength

With Pushpanjali, sacred chants, and the rhythm of the dhak, the worship of Maha Ashtami begins. We offer our prayers at Maa Durga’s feet—may she remove all evil and bless every life with peace, courage, and prosperity.

Heartfelt wishes to everyone on Shubho Maha Ashtami.

A Tragedy Amid the Celebration

A Tragedy Amid the Celebration

We pay our deepest respects to those who lost their lives in the tragic incident at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the bereaved families, and we pray for the speedy recovery of everyone injured.

Nawpara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgautsav—Satin Sen Sansad stands with all those affected in this moment of grief.

Clothes Distribution—Sharing the Joy of Puja

Durga Puja is not only a celebration—it is also a time to share love and kindness. With this spirit, Nawpara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgautsav—Satin Sen Sansad organized a clothes distribution programme.

Along with new clothes, the joy of the festival brought smiles to many faces.

Happiness becomes complete when it is shared.

Shubho Saptami—Awaken the Spirit of Devotion

Shubho Saptami—Awaken the Spirit of Devotion

With the sacred Nabapatrika Snan, devotional chants, and the rhythm of the dhak, Maha Saptami Puja begins. May Maa Durga’s blessings fill every heart with joy, peace, and the light of goodness.

Heartfelt wishes to everyone on Shubho Saptami.

Shubho Sasthi—Maa Has Come Home

Shubho Sasthi—Maa Has Come Home

Under the autumn sky, amid the rhythm of the dhak and the glow of festive lights, the celebration begins. On the auspicious occasion of Sasthi, Maa Durga awakens and returns to her children.

May Maa’s arrival fill every life with joy. Shubho Sasthi!

Mayurir Deshe—The Celebration Begins

Carrying forward 77 glorious years of tradition, Nawpara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgautsav 2026 begins its festive journey on Sasthi. This year’s theme, “Mayurir Deshe,” brings alive an enchanting world of art, light, and devotion.

We are live on this auspicious occasion of Sasthi—join us in celebrating the awakening of Maa Durga and every joyful moment of the festival.

We Are Live from Panchami

Our Durga Puja live coverage begins on the joyful evening of Panchami. Enjoy every festive moment from wherever you are—the dazzling pandal, the rhythm of the dhak, and the divine beauty of Maa Durga.

The celebration begins—we are live from Panchami!

The Celebration Begins

The Celebration Begins

Amid the glow of ceremonial lamps, the rhythm of the dhak, and auspicious chants, our beloved Durga Puja was officially inaugurated. The ceremony was graced by our esteemed guests—Kalyan Chakraborty, Sajal Ghosh, Koustav Bagchi, and Chandi Charan Roy.

Their presence, along with everyone’s love and support, made the opening ceremony joyful and memorable.

With Maa’s blessings, may every moment of the celebration be auspicious.

Maa Has Come Home

To the rhythm of the dhak, the fragrance of shiuli flowers, and the glow of celebration, Maa Durga has come home. Her arrival dispels every darkness and fills our hearts with love, hope, and festive joy.

Maa has come home—may her divine light bless every life.

Awaken, O Mother Durga

Awaken, O Mother Durga

The morning sky awakens to the melody of Agomoni. Amid the fragrance of shiuli flowers and the rhythm of the dhak, one prayer echoes everywhere—“Awaken, O Mother Durga.”

Maa is returning to her children to defeat evil and fill the world with peace, courage, and blessings.

Shubho Mahalaya—Maa Is Coming

Shubho Mahalaya—Maa Is Coming

The melody of Agomoni, the fragrance of shiuli flowers, and the gentle autumn breeze announce the arrival of Maa Durga. On the sacred morning of Mahalaya, Devipaksha begins, filling every Bengali heart with the joy and anticipation of Durga Puja.

The wait is almost over. Maa is returning to her children, bringing with her the light of hope, strength, and goodness.

Napara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2026—Satin Sen Sansad wishes everyone a blessed Shubho Mahalaya.

There Is a Hint of Chhatim Blossoms in This Waiting!

The familiar fragrance of chhatim blossoms drifts through the gentle autumn breeze. Festive preparations are everywhere, while every heart eagerly awaits Maa’s arrival. The sweet scent seems to whisper—the wait will soon be over.

Maa is coming, and so is the celebration!

Preparations in Full Swing

From building the pandal to arranging the festive lights, everyone is busy bringing the celebration to life. With the dedication of our artists and members, the Durga Puja of our dreams is gradually taking shape.

Maa is coming—and preparations are in full swing!

Pranay Pal - Idol Artist

Pranay Pal - Idol Artist

With the gentle touch of clay, idol artist Pranay Pal brings the divine form of Maa Durga to life. His skilled hands, thoughtful vision, and artistic dedication are gradually shaping the idol for Durga Puja 2026.

From the structure of straw and clay to the serene expression on the Goddess’s face, every stage reflects his patience, devotion, and love for the craft. Through his creation, the dream of our celebration is slowly becoming a beautiful reality.

In the artist’s hands, clay transforms into the Divine Mother.

Just 30 Days to Go

Just 30 Days to Go

Only 30 days remain until Durga Puja! The festive preparations have already begun at Napara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2026—Satin Sen Sansad. The pandal is gradually taking shape, while the skilled hands of the artisans bring Maa Durga to life.

With each passing day, our excitement and anticipation continue to grow. Very soon, the beats of the dhak, the fragrance of shiuli flowers, and the glow of festive lights will fill the air.

Maa is coming—just 30 days to go!

We Are In—Ready for the Puja Contest

We Are In—Ready for the Puja Contest

We are delighted to announce that Napara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2026—Satin Sen Sansad is participating in the Puja Contest 2026. Carrying forward 77 years of tradition, community love, and the unique legacy of our beloved “Joler Thakur”, we proudly step onto the contest stage.

This participation is more than a competition—it is a celebration of our journey, unity, creativity, and devotion. With everyone’s blessings and support, we hope to take our cherished Durga Puja towards a memorable achievement.

We are ready—We Are In!

The Idol on Water

The Idol on Water

For the past 77 years, a small pond in the heart of the neighbourhood has transformed into a unique place of celebration during Durga Puja. Every year, a beautiful pandal is carefully built over the pond, making it seem as though Maa Durga is seated upon the water.

As evening falls, colourful lights dance upon the gentle ripples. Children arrive holding their parents’ hands, while the elders fondly recall visiting the same pandal in their childhood.

Generations have changed with time, but this beloved tradition continues to live on.

That is why everyone lovingly calls it “জলের ঠাকুর” — the Idol on Water.

We Are Coming

With the rhythm of the dhak, dazzling lights, and a fresh vision, we are returning once again. Carrying forward 77 years of tradition, Napara Sammilita Sarbojanin Durgotsav 2026—Satin Sen Sansad is preparing for a memorable celebration.

The wait is almost over—we are coming!

A few moments from the auspicious beginning.

Only 50 Days to Go

Only 50 Days to Go

Only 50 days are left until Durga Puja! The moment little Megh heard the news, his heart danced with joy. He told his mother, “This year, I’ll wear a red kurta and visit every pandal!”

Work had already begun at the neighborhood ground, where bamboo frames were being built. The sound of the dhak could not be heard yet, but the air already carried the fragrance of celebration. Every day after school, Megh stopped to watch the artists creating the idols. Quietly, he counted the days—49, 48, 47…

Megh knew that each passing day was bringing him closer to Maa Durga’s arrival.

🙏 A Tribute on His Birthday — Birendra Krishna Bhadra 🙏

🙏 A Tribute on His Birthday — Birendra Krishna Bhadra 🙏

Today is the 4th of August. The birthday of the man who owns the most familiar voice in every Bengali home.

He never stood on a stage to collect applause. Many would not have recognised his face. But his voice? There is hardly a Bengali alive who does not know it.

On Mahalaya morning, when the dark has not yet lifted, when a whole family sits silently around a radio — the voice that comes through is his. The Chandipath of "Mahishasuramardini." And in that moment, we all understand the same thing: Maa is coming.

Banikumar wrote it. Pankaj Kumar Mullick composed the music. And he gave it voice. What these three men created stopped being merely a radio programme. It became the official beginning of the Bengali festive season itself.

In that voice, in that melody, flows the eternal message of the Devi Mahatmya:

Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu shakti-rupena samsthita
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah
(To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as Power — we bow, we bow, we bow again.)

Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu matri-rupena samsthita
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah
(To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as the Mother — we bow, we bow, we bow again.)

Ya Devi sarvabhuteshu buddhir-rupena samsthita
Namastasyai namastasyai namastasyai namo namah
(To the Goddess who dwells in all beings as Wisdom — we bow, we bow, we bow again.)

Hearing these verses, Bengali eyes fill with tears. Because this is not merely a hymn. It is a call to come home. It carries a single message: Maa is coming.

One story is worth remembering today. Once, an attempt was made to replace the broadcast with a new version in a different voice. Bengal would not accept it. The protest was so strong that the original recording returned the very next year. What people protect with love, time cannot erase.

He is no longer with us. Yet every Mahalaya dawn, he returns. The voice that once filled our grandmother's room now plays from a grandson's phone. Generations change, the devices change — he does not.

On his birth anniversary, Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha) offers our deepest respect and gratitude.

Our puja begins with your voice. You will live forever in the Bengali heart. 🙏

🏮 Khuti Puja 2026 — The Journey Has Begun🏮

Today, Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha) completed the Khuti Puja.

With the chanting of mantras, the beat of the dhaak, and the prayers of everyone gathered, the sacred khuti was planted in the earth.

In that moment, our journey towards Durga Puja 2026 formally began.

We were honoured to have Shri Sajal Ghosh as our Chief Guest — MLA and Councillor of Ward No. 50, Kolkata Municipal Corporation. His presence and blessings made the beginning of our journey all the more memorable, and we are deeply grateful to him.

The whole para stood together today — young and old, flowers in hand, smiles on faces, and one shared feeling in every heart: Maa is coming.

From here, the building of our pandal begins — The Peacock's Land. We will share photos and updates with you at every stage, every step of the way.

To everyone who joined us on this auspicious day — our heartfelt thanks. You are our strength.

The journey has begun. Now we await Maa's arrival. 🙏

Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha)

🏮Maa is Coming to the Peacock's Land🏮

Dear Family,

Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha) is proud to present a vision of unparalleled beauty — The Peacock's Land.

This Durga Puja 2026, our pandal will be a realm where the peacock's majesty comes alive. The sacred bird's feathers, colours, and regal grace will shimmer in every corner.

The peacock is sacred — it is Maa Durga's own companion. In our tradition, the peacock represents beauty, strength, and divine wisdom. This year, Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha) builds an entire world to honour this connection and welcome the Goddess into a space of transcendent splendour.

Watch this video to see our complete design — how Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha)'s artists have imagined every detail. Blue skies, golden light, emerald gardens. Every element carries devotion.

In the coming weeks, construction will transform this vision into reality. Stone by stone. Light by light.

And when Durga Puja arrives, Maa will stand at the heart of The Peacock's Land. Her grace will fill every corner. Her blessings will flow eternal.

Join Satin Sen Sansad (Sangha) in this sacred journey. Every update, every photograph, every milestone will be shared with you.

The Peacock's Land awaits. 🙏

The Homecoming of Maa — A Story of Joy

The Homecoming of Maa — A Story of Joy

The sky turns a soft white with drifting clouds, the wild kaash flowers sway in the autumn breeze, and somewhere in the distance, the first beats of the dhak echo through the air. It can only mean one thing — Maa is coming home.

On behalf of Satin Sen Sangsad (Sangha), we extend our warmest and most heartfelt invitation to all our friends, neighbours, well-wishers, and families to join us in celebrating Durga Puja 2026.

As we have for years past, we remain committed to hosting a Puja that beautifully weaves together tradition, culture, and community spirit. From the Bodhon on Shashthi to the emotional Sindoor Khela on Dashami, every day of the celebration has been thoughtfully planned with devotion, festivity, and vibrant cultural programs — evening cultural performances, food festivals, competitions for children, and joyous gatherings that bring our whole community together.

We pray that Maa Durga, in her form as the vanquisher of evil, blesses us all with strength, peace, and prosperity in the year ahead. It is with this hope and devotion that we prepare to welcome her once again.

This celebration remains incomplete without your presence and blessings. So come — with your friends, with your family — and let us immerse ourselves together in devotion, festivity, and the true spirit of togetherness.

📅 Dates: 2nd October, Sunday

📍 Venue: Satin Sen Sangsad (Sangha) Puja Pandal

"However many paths there may be, Ma is one for all." — Let us come together and make this festival truly meaningful.

Shubho Sharodiya! (Happy Durga Puja!) — On behalf of the Satin Sen Sangsad (Sangha) Committee

Satin Sen Sansad Club Khuti Pujo 2026

Satin Sen Sansad Club Khuti Pujo 2026

The monsoon sky was slowly clearing up. The fragrance of shiuli flowers hadn't arrived yet, but the fragrance of Pujo? That had already descended — carried on the beats of the dhak, the sound of conch shells, and the sacred ulu-dhwani of women.

On a warm afternoon, the grounds of Satin Sen Sansad Club were transformed into a scene of divine celebration. The roads were decorated with alpona (traditional floor art), the entrance adorned with a toron of mango leaves, and on the red-carpeted earth lay the sacred materials for the most important ritual of all — Khuti Pujo.

Khuti Pujo is the very first and most sacred ceremony of Durga Puja. It marks the formal invitation to Maa Durga. It is the moment when a wooden peg — the khunti — is driven into the earth where the grand pandal will rise. And today, Satin Sen Sansad Club performed this ritual with unmatched devotion.

The priest, dressed in immaculate white dhuti-panjabi, began his Vedic chanting. Smoke from the dhuno (incense) spiraled into the evening air. Marigolds, bel leaves, and durba grass were arranged with care. And then, the moment arrived — the jackfruit-wood khunti was consecrated and driven firmly into the ground.

The sky seemed to bless the earth. Ulu-dhwani erupted from every corner. The dhakis struck their drums with renewed energy. The entire neighbourhood trembled with joy.

The club president took the stage and announced: "This year, our theme will be — A Tribute to Bengal's Artisans and Craftsmen. The hands that mould clay into Maa Durga, the hands that weave bamboo into magnificent pandals — this Pujo will tell their story."

Thunderous applause followed.

Children ran between the legs of elders, clutching narkel naru (coconut sweets) from the prasad table. Old friends reunited with warm embraces. Mothers arranged offerings on brass plates. And the dhakis? They simply wouldn't stop. Every beat carried one single message — "Maa Asche! Mother is coming!"

As twilight painted the sky in shades of orange and gold, every pair of eyes turned to the wooden peg standing firm in the red earth. It was more than a ritual — it was a promise. A promise of celebration, devotion, art, and togetherness.

Satin Sen Sansad Club's Durga Puja 2026 had officially begun.

And with it, an entire neighbourhood's dreams had taken their first sacred step toward reality.

Just a few more days... and the lanes will be flooded with the light of Sharadiya. 🪷

Rath Yatra Marks the Beginning of the Journey Towards Durga Puja

Rath Yatra Marks the Beginning of the Journey Towards Durga Puja

Rath Yatra is not only the sacred festival of Lord Jagannath, but also a cherished reminder for Bengalis that the arrival of Durga Puja is drawing near. In Bengali tradition and culture, the rolling of Lord Jagannath's chariot marks the beginning of the joyful anticipation for Goddess Durga's homecoming.

As the chariot moves forward, hearts fill with excitement, devotion, and hope. It reminds us that the days of Sharodotsav are approaching, bringing families and communities together in celebration. Let us welcome this season with unity, faith, and enthusiasm as we prepare to receive Maa Durga with love and devotion.

Last 100 days

Last 100 days

Only 100 days remain until Durga Puja. It may be just a number on the calendar, but for millions of hearts, it marks the beginning of a beautiful countdown.

The kash flowers have yet to bloom, and the sweet fragrance of shiuli has not yet filled the autumn mornings. Yet, in our hearts, we can already hear the rhythm of the dhak, imagine the beautifully decorated pandals, and look forward to joyful reunions with family and friends.

These 100 days are more than a countdown—they are a journey of anticipation, cherished memories waiting to be made, and the promise of celebrating together once again. With each passing day, we move closer to the arrival of the Goddess and the festive spirit that brings happiness to every home.

So let the countdown begin. In just 100 days, Durga Puja will once again fill our lives with devotion, joy, togetherness, and unforgettable moments.

উমা আসার অপেক্ষায়....

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The white kash flowers sway gently in the autumn breeze, the fragrance of shiuli fills the morning air, and every corner of the village seems to whisper the same promise—Uma is coming home. A house that remained quiet throughout the year suddenly comes alive. Artisans carefully shape the idol with devotion, children decorate the courtyard with colorful alpana, and families begin counting the days until they reunite. It feels as if nature itself is preparing to welcome the beloved daughter. For everyone, Uma's arrival is more than a festival. It is a celebration of togetherness, forgiveness, and homecoming. Loved ones return from distant cities, old memories are relived, and hearts are filled with warmth that only this season can bring. And so, every autumn, as the days of Ashwin draw closer, countless hearts wait with hope and joy—waiting for Uma. Because her arrival is not just the coming of the Goddess; it is the return of love, family, and the promise of new beginnings.
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