Kolkata: This Kali Puja, Kounteya Sinha hosted a spectacular celebration of devotion, culture and tradition with “Maa Ghore Firchhen”, a unique initiative that celebrated the homecoming of Maa Kali through one of Kolkata’s grandest Boron ceremonies.The occasion was graced by several distinguished personalities, including Hon’ble Maxim Kozlov, Russian Consul General, Kolkata, and Hon’ble Nicolas Facino, Director of Alliance Française du Bengale, Kolkata, Actresses Medha Dutt, Angana Roy, Falaque Rashid Roy, Sushmita Roy and Anusha Viswanathan; filmmaker Shieladitya Moulik; model and television actress Poulami Das Majumdar; and Actor Neel Bhattacharya, along with prominent personalities.
At the heart of the celebration was a remarkable initiative featuring 250 women coming together to carry Maa into her home, symbolising the strength, unity and spirit of womanhood. The event brought together age-old Bengali traditions and festive grandeur in a spectacular cultural celebration. The festivities featured a special Boron ceremony, followed by an energetic Dhunuchi Naach performance accompanied by over a dozen female Dhakis. The celebration paid tribute to Bengal’s rich cultural heritage while bringing the community together in the spirit of devotion and festivity.
“Maa Ghore Firchhen” was envisioned as more than a festive celebration. It was a tribute to Bengal’s cultural identity, the power of collective participation and the timeless bond between Maa and her devotees. Through this initiative, Kounteya Sinha brought together tradition, art, culture and community in a celebration that beautifully captured the true essence of Kolkata’s Kali Puja festivities.
