I lost myself for sometime in the spectacle. Floating at the base of a tall column a majestic swan looked at me serenely. The blue white glow created a piece of heaven on earth with Devi exuding boundless empathy...
Inside, the small happy family caught my eye first. Lovely curves and soft colors. We grew up with Bengali clay art and didn't expect to meet such a beautiful piece all on a sudden. Overall the beautiful clay art invoked long lost pleasurable memories...
The arching gate surprised us. It was made up wholly from hollow bamboo pieces. It is now dusty, colorless. Evening lights would lend its glow I thought. Now the apparent drab empty inner sanctum framed Devi Durga on her lighted stage wonderfully...
As we entered the courtyard, walls around greeted us with colors we grew up with. It was classic Bengali folk art that used mainly jute and bamboo strips. The color combinations were especially pleasing. Overall it was a pleasure to the senses...
Among all the creativity, this place returned to the modern homely woman as Devi. Sometimes the most basic concept might be a great idea...
Vibrant, creative and intensely colorful Durga Puja festival started after a year-long wait. The weather was a bit hot but no rains, comfortable. We started our journey early to avoid heavy rush, foregoing the breathtaking evening lights by choice...
