On the eve of Diwali and Kali Pujo, Bengalis remember their ancestors by lighting 14 lamps, prodip in Bangla. It is also customary to have Chhoddo Shaak, 14 varieties of greens on your plate this day.
Traditionally clay lamps lit with oil or ghee are lit in the evening to remember the dead. I am challenged though, cannot remember the names of my ancestors beyond my Grandfather who is no more. I quizzed my husband and he too did not fare too well. I had to know, as I am part of his family too.
I am joining the Diwali party @ The Key Bunch’s Diwali Dhamaka.
More Diwali-related photos from PreeOccupied are here.
16 comments:
Happy Diwali!
happy diwali, Pree. Looking forward to see your diwali decor too :)
As for me...frantically looking for a chalk, as I dared to think of doing my first rangoli this year. I think I will end up doing a smiley as my rangoli design :)
happy diwali, the photos are nice!!!.....
went thru all ur pics of diwali on FB and really liked ur decorations ideas
Happy Diwali to you and your family Pree.
Wishing u a happy and prosperous diwali.
Wish you a very happy Diwali, Pree.
Pree,
Wish you a very happy and prosperous Deepawali and Kali Pujo..we too had lighted 14 prodeeps yesterday but cant imagine getting 14 shak,nearly impossible here in this part of the world :-)..hugs and smiles
Wish you and your family a happy and safe Diwali!
Happy Diwali Pree to you and family!
ei riti ta ami bhulei gechilam. onek bochor pore monay korale.Thanks
Dear Pree,
A very happy Diwali to you and your family. May this festival bring in prosperity and happiness to everyone !
Cheers,
Satrupa
http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com
Wishing u and ur family a safe,happy and prosperous diwali Pree..
US Masala
Diwali ki hardik shubhkamnaien...
14 varieties of greens? Oh my! I tooo don't remember my ancestors names beyond my grandparents..:) guess that's how it is with all of us..Have a beautiful Diwali..thanks for being a part of the Diwali Dhamaka Carnival
hey pree, my dinner dinner post is up on the blog!!!
I too lighted 14 diyas as is the practice at my DH's family!
Nice blog! Diwali is one of the most famous festivals in India which is considered as one of the holiest days for Hindus and the people from south India call it Deepawali. Entire India praises the Diwali Festival with fun. This Year, we bring you an Online Diwali Party Ideas in which you can celebrate Diwali with your remote colleagues virtually.
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