Kolkata: Devotees queue up outside temples in West Bengal on Thursday morning, as the state gears up to celebrate Diwali And Kali Puja With religious fervor amidst court-imposed restrictions on bursting of crackers. Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and the governor Jagdeep Dhankhar Greeting people on this occasion.
“Greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. Diwali inspires us to dispel darkness as it signifies the victory of light over darkness. Let us light the lamps of hope in the lives of the needy and helpless and thus humanity nurture the lofty values of The governor tweeted.
CM prayed for everyone’s happiness.
“Warm wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Kali Puja. May Maa Kali May you and your loved ones bless you and your loved ones with happiness, strength and wisdom,” she wrote on Twitter.
The festivities began early in the day, as many people were seen lined up outside sweet shops, while some exchanged greetings at Kali Puja markets.
The queues grew longer as the day progressed at the much-awaited Dakshineswar Temple on the outskirts of the city.
Temple trustee Kushal Chaudhary said that the management has ensured that all covid-19 protocol There was a chase on the premises.
He said that the visitors will have to undergo a temperature check at the entry point.
“The devotees are asked to leave the temple premises immediately after offering prayers. No one is allowed to sit near the Ganga Ghat adjacent to the complex. Also, more than 200 people are allowed to gather in the premises adjacent to the sanctum sanctorum. No,” underlined Chowdhary.
The morning prayer at Tarapith temple in Birbhum district began with ‘mangal-aarti’ and chanting of mantras.
The officials used 80 liters of milk to bathe the idol of the goddess.
Huge crowd was also witnessed at Kalighat temple in the city, near CM residence, the management tried its best to prevent people from coming together in the premises.
The Chief Minister performs Kali Puja at his residence every year, which is attended by many politicians and dignitaries.
“Greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Deepawali. Diwali inspires us to dispel darkness as it signifies the victory of light over darkness. Let us light the lamps of hope in the lives of the needy and helpless and thus humanity nurture the lofty values of The governor tweeted.
CM prayed for everyone’s happiness.
“Warm wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of Kali Puja. May Maa Kali May you and your loved ones bless you and your loved ones with happiness, strength and wisdom,” she wrote on Twitter.
The festivities began early in the day, as many people were seen lined up outside sweet shops, while some exchanged greetings at Kali Puja markets.
The queues grew longer as the day progressed at the much-awaited Dakshineswar Temple on the outskirts of the city.
Temple trustee Kushal Chaudhary said that the management has ensured that all covid-19 protocol There was a chase on the premises.
He said that the visitors will have to undergo a temperature check at the entry point.
“The devotees are asked to leave the temple premises immediately after offering prayers. No one is allowed to sit near the Ganga Ghat adjacent to the complex. Also, more than 200 people are allowed to gather in the premises adjacent to the sanctum sanctorum. No,” underlined Chowdhary.
The morning prayer at Tarapith temple in Birbhum district began with ‘mangal-aarti’ and chanting of mantras.
The officials used 80 liters of milk to bathe the idol of the goddess.
Huge crowd was also witnessed at Kalighat temple in the city, near CM residence, the management tried its best to prevent people from coming together in the premises.
The Chief Minister performs Kali Puja at his residence every year, which is attended by many politicians and dignitaries.
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