She has always been portrayed as the warrior, the one to fight the demons and evil forces. This year Zee Bangla brings forth Mahalaya, celebrating the MOTHER in the Adishakti. For there is no bigger strength or force than the of a power of a mother, the root of our being.
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13 October 2017
She has always been portrayed as the warrior, the one to fight the demons and evil forces. This year Zee Bangla brings forth Mahalaya, celebrating the MOTHER in the Adishakti. For there is no bigger strength or force than the of a power of a mother, the root of our being.
The story goes as follows…
Once upon a time Raja Surat had been chased out by enemies from his kingdom after losing a battle. Defeated, broken and tired he keeps down his crown and leaves his kingdom along with his wife. He visits sage Medwosh’s ashram. To bring back faith and belief in the King, the sage tells them about Durga and her immense power. He relates stories of the Goddess in her different avatars.
The Different Avatars of Adishakti:
Sakambari / Satakshi
The savior who saves his children (mankind) from remaining unfed. She creates rivers and wet lands with her tears, to raise crops in drought-effected areas.
Durga
The one who killed Durgamosur
Both Sakambari & Durga performed by Shweta : Jaroyar Jhumko
Parbati
The one in love with Mahadev but eyed upon by Simbho, Nishumbho
Performed by Diya : Deep Jwele Jai
Kaushiki
Kills Shumbha & Nishumbha to save Parvati
Performed by Shaluk : Ei Cheleta Bhelbheleta
Kali
The Destroyer of evil
&
Chamunda
The One who kills Chondomunda
Performed by Shaluk : Ei Cheleta Bhelbheleta
Chinnomasta
Who severs herself to feed Jaya & Bijoya, to quench their thirst as they have faith in their Mother Goddess
Performed by Roopsha : Esho Ma Lokkhi
Annapurna
The one who establishes the importance of food (Anno)
Performed by Kinni : Phoolmoni
Raja Surat is overwhelmed & overpowered by the glorious stories and becomes the first person on earth to conduct a puja on earth, he offers puja to:
Mahishasur Mardini
The Grand Finale will be performed by Indrani Halder
Catch ‘Matrirupeno’ tomorrow, Friday September 30 on Zee Bangla at 5am.
