9/27/09

Sindur Khela


photo by Sanchita Mukherjee from http://photopia.shutterchance.com/

"Sindur Khela" is a major event of Navratri Dashami. Married women apply vermilion to each other and greet each other with sweets. It is in the evening when Goddess Durga is immersed. Bengalis greet each other with bijoya greetings and men follow the customary 'Kolakuli' (embrace each other).