This is the first of the series about some of the cultural traditions of Durga Pujo. This year, at the onset of Pujo, I though of sharing some of my old videos.
The sound of Dhak is an inseparable element of Durga Pujo. When the Dhakis (the dummer) hit their sticks on the drum, the unique beat fills the air and creates an atmosphere of joy, mileu and harmony. The gradually rising tempo signifies the mood of the Pujo and the of euphoria of celebration . The video captures some samples from my neighourhood Pujo in 2007.
Other noticeable features in the video include Uttam Kumar‘s portrait, the famous Apu- Durga train scene from Satyajit Ray‘s Pather Panchali, Jamini Roy‘s painting etc.
In the forthcoming posts I would like to capture Dhunuchi Naach (the special energetic dance with the Dhunuchhi), Baul Gaan and some more.
Wish you all a very joyous and memorable festive season !
On the context, I found this outstanding student animation work on you tube. by Rajesh Chakraborty, which captures the esssence of Durapujo beautifully. Loved the concept and artwork.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMUvf9GKlMM]
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I’ll have to stay @B’lore during this Puja …. but, I’ve already started feeling better going thru’ ur post …. and look forward to your coming contributions on this subject!!! Have a nice and enjoyable Dasshera!
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~uh~™: Thanks ! wish you a happy pujo too. Am very eager to have a discussion on the Baul gaan post- so be there.
… and, yes the video on dhak makes me feel nostalgic and the one from U-Tube is excellent!
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~uh~™: Osadharon concept na !
You have been awarded and tagged by me ….
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~uh~™: hmmm thanks…u guys keep me busy :p
Happy Durga Puja 2009 to all
nice collection of video
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~uh~™: Thanks, happy pujo wishes to you too !
what a lovely lovely flavor of pujo …..i loved the artist impression of the same simply mindblowing …..kolkata mone pode gailo
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~uh~™: 🙂
dhaaker neshaa 😀 want to coin this one
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~uh~™ : Good one; dhaker nesha bbhalobasa !
That was lovely. Have seen this dhol only in movies.
This reminds me of the panchavadyam of Kerala. Thats equally memerising and is played in temples only.!
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~uh~™: Technically Dhak is different from dhol. YOu have never visited a Durga Puja pandal in your life ? :O
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