(Puj Dada Ratanchandji making offerings at the altar of Durga Mata)
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji
making offerings at the altar of Durga Mata)
Navratri is a festival that one anxiously waits for. Navratri celebrations were held at Sufidar, Chennai from the night of 25th September 2003 to 3rd October 2003. The atmosphere in Sufidar was very alluring. A special altar was setup for Durga Mata. Flowers of different kinds were spread in an array all over Sufidar and the pillars were draped with gold and red brocade.
(Mata Durga decorated in beautiful robes and flowers)The air was filled with a beautiful aroma. The usual ritual of Duaa was followed by bhajans by singers like Vipin Sehwani, who has been singing at the temple from the age of 13. Quawwal Liaq Ahmed sang bhajans in praise of Durga Mata. Shri Ramesh Oberoi of Mumbai enchanted the sangat with his bhajans for two days.
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji performing the Aarti for Guru Nanak Saheb)Daily Havan was followed after the bhajans. Devotees stood in long queues to participate in the Havan. On the 28th, which happened to be Chand, Aarti was performed for Shri Guru Nanak SahebJi and Shri Jhulelal Sain. On the last day Puj Dada Ratanchandji sprinkled 'Chando' (Holy Water) on all devotees who sat in the main hall of Sufidar in an orderly manner. With the blessings of Puj Shahenshah Baba Nebhraj Sahib and under the guidance of Puj Dada Ratanchandji the Navratri celebrations went smoothly.
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji performing Aarti for Durga Mata)
(Puj Dada Ratanchandji seeking blessings from Durga Mata)
(Devotees performing the Dandiya)
(Puj Bhabhi at the altar of Durga Mata)
(Artistes singing bhajans)
