‘Sindoor Khela’ --Sitaaron aur Bhakton ka bhavya Mela –at North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja finale day ! by Chaitanya Padukone

Sindoor Khela

The grand finale of the North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja, known as the ‘Sindoor Khela Utsav’, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and emotion on Bijoyadashami Day (Dussehra) at SNDT College's expansive campus

Sindoor Khela

The event, now in its 77th year, is a significant cultural celebration in Mumbai, combining religious spirituality with art and culture Thousands of devotees, dressed in their best ethnic wear, participated in the festivities.

Sindoor Khela

The celebration was supervised by veteran actor Debu-Da Mukherjee and saw a remarkable turnout of Bollywood celebrities, including Kajol, Rani Mukherjee-Chopra, Alia Bhatt, and Bipasha Basu, among others

Sindoor Khela

Celebrities and devotees engaged in the traditional ‘Sindoor Khela’, where participants playfully smeared each other with red sindoor, adding to the joyful atmosphere

Sindoor Khela

The event featured traditional music and dance performances, with many stars joining in the cultural festivities, enhancing the vibrant and lively spirit of the occasion

Sindoor Khela

The North Bombay Sarbojanin Durga Puja is one of Mumbai's oldest and most revered events, known for its spectacular and divine celebrations that attract both Bengali and non-Bengali communities

Sindoor Khela

The eco-friendly idol of Maa Durga was a focal point of devotion, with attendees offering their reverence as part of the four-day celebration

Sindoor Khela

The successful event has left both celebrities and devotees eagerly anticipating the next year's 78th Durga Puja celebrations, highlighting its importance in Mumbai's cultural calendar