Navratri Celebrations (March 20, 2004 - March 29, 2004)

(The altar of Puj Durga Mata decorated with lovely flowers and fresh fruits)

        Navratri was celebrated with great reverence and enthusiasm at SufiDar from 20th March 2004 to 29th March 2004. An extended shamiana was setup at the altar of Durga Mata. The altar was beautifully decorated with fruits and flowers and a lovely perfume enveloped the air. The huge marble statue of Puj Shahenshah Baba Nebhraj Sahib was draped in a lovely pastel satin. The statues of deities were adorned with robes of colorful hues.

 

(Puj Dada Ratanchandji making an offering at the bedecked altar of Puj Mata)

        The program began each afternoon with the Duaa from Puj Data Dastagir Badshah of Baghdad, followed by Mata's Aarti and Hath Parsadi. The bhajan programme was held in the evenings between 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM. Shri Ramesh Oberoi performed on two days of the celebrations. Singers Liaq Ahmed and Vipin Sehwani sang bhajans in praise of Durga Mata on all the other days. The devotees took part in the Havan after which the Aarti was performed. The last day of the celebrations (Samapati) witnessed a huge gathering of devotees. Holy water was sprinkled and the devotees prayed, seeking blessings from Durga Mata.

 

(Puj Dada Ratanchandji performing the Aarti for Puj Durga Mata)

       

 

(Puj Dada Ratanchandji taking Duaa for one and all)

 

(Puj Dada Ratanchandji at the Aarti praying for happiness and prosperity for all)

 

(Puj Dada Ratanchandji performing the Havan)

 

(Vipin Sehwani and party from Mumbai rendered bhajans in praise of Durga Mata)

 

(Shri Lalchandji, eldest son of Puj Dadaji, performing the Havan)