MAA DURGA’S WELCOME WITH THE LONGEST ALPONA!

Durga Pujo is around the corner and we can’t help but get excited about it. These nine days of festive mood is amazing and we all know how much fun it is to be a part of Kolkata’s celebrations. So let’s quickly try and search for cheap flights to Kolkata so that we don’t miss the chance to going there on time. But then I really don’t think we have to hurry much because we always have the availability of last minute flights which are also useful. There are several online travel agencies that book our flights for us on time and don’t even charge extra. Either ways, you better do your research on how to get cheap flight tickets to Kolkata.

Okay so I know you are confused with my extra enthusiasm but let me tell you this time, it is going to be a real festive season as there is something exciting going on in the city already. Want to know about it? Then check this out right now.

It was the occasion of Mahalaya yesterday and people woke up to worship and the rituals began with a bombastic feeling deep inside. But that is not the only reason as to why they woke up. People woke up to get down on their knees and take part in making the longest Rangoli to welcome Maa Durga into their city with pride and honor. The celebration mode is totally on with a Shaankh and a Dhonko while people are determined to draw the longest Alpona (Rangoli). The 'Alpona' was unveiled by Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee as part of a corporate initiative.

"This was unveiled by Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee amidst the foot-tapping beats of Dhak and mystical sounds of the shank on this auspicious day of Mahalaya,’ say the social media posts. The 'Alpona' was created on the 1.4 km stretch of the Lake Road. Pictures of the gorgeous Rangoli, created especially for Durga Puja, are now all over the Internet, and it has everyone swooning over it.

It is the time when we celebrate the victory of Maa Durga and her winning over Mahishasura. It is the time when we pray and beg forgiveness for all our sins and it is the time when we get purified again and start everything fresh. So book any direct flights to Kolkata and come down to witness this year’s biggest festive season. Make sure you look for the business class flights if you are bringing your older relatives or parents with you just to keep them in luxury. Bon Voyage!