Sindoor khela is part and parcel of the last day of celebrations of the Durga Puja. This is performed in front of the idol of the Goddess before she departs for her in-laws place. The sindoor (vermilion) is a mark of married life and applied on the forehead. On this day married women apply sindoor to the idol of the goddess and then every married woman goes around applying it on each other’s forehead and on iron bangles. The significance of this ritual is to pray for longevity of the life of the husband and peace and prosperity of the family. The color red signifies matrimonial bliss among Hindus.
Beautiful tradition thanks for sharing.
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Great info. What a beautiful tradition.
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Looks like everyone is enjoying the celebration. Great shots!
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How joyful!
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ReplyDeletethanks for this view into your red world :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a joyful, fun holiday! I love your captures for the day!! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteInteresting traditions, I've only seen such scene on tv .
ReplyDeleteI'm in favor of bliss. some seem to be having more fun than others, tho
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Matrimonial bliss, huh? I better slather red over all my body then, lol!
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your tradition; I love the blissfulness of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat enjoyment comes through your photographs. The colour red seems propitious in many cultures.
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Great shots of color Red! Absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteI love the story and the tradition what a great way to honor this.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, they are both and what a wonderful tradition... Thank you for sharing on Weekly Top Shot #57!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun and so colorful !
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Best wishes to the new couples...my photo hunt is up and the coffee is on.
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