Basanti puja is considered as the original Durgapuja, the soul of festival celebration by the Bengalees. Essex Indians maintained this tradition 5000 miles away from Bengal. They celebrated Basanti pujo at Brentwood Leisure Centre with the idol brought all the way from Kolkata designers by the famous artist Sanaton Rudra Pal.
The festival was Pan Indian drawing audience from all corners of India, such as, Punjab, UP, MP, Assam, South India and Bengal once again shoeing a burning example of unity in diversity.
The main priest was Sanjib Ghoshal who conducted an authentic pujo with Bodhon, Pranpratistha, sthapon, aarati, puspanjali, hom and bisorjon. He was supported by Sayantini, Nandini, Keya and Sujata - Essex Indians members.
Prasad Bhog was cooked by EI members Molly, Gargi, Amrit, Sayantini, Nandini, Jayita, Amita, Arpita and Anirban. This was appreciated by everyone showing an evidence of unique team bonding.
The event was concluded with a devotional song by Molly and Antakshari and Dumb Charades conducted by Anirban. Essex Indians celebrated Basanti pujo and Harvest festival for 3 years now in a row.
