Dubai: Thiya Samaj UAE organised the traditional Durga Namaskara Puja at The New Academy School, Dubai, drawing a large congregation of devotees for an event steeped in spirituality and cultural reverence. The sacred ritual was aimed at supporting individuals on their spiritual paths, removing obstacles, and addressing both personal and ancestral challenges through divine blessings.
A Celebration of Divine Feminine Energy
The ceremony invoked the powerful energies of Goddess Durga in her three revered forms—Mahakali, the protector against negative forces; Mahalakshmi, the harbinger of prosperity; and Mahasaraswati, the embodiment of wisdom and enlightenment. The rituals commenced with the pujari invoking various deities into a rangoli mandala symbolising the five elements (Pancha Mahabhootas), followed by the lighting of five lamps representing each element.
Each manifestation of the Goddess was honoured through 54 sacred offerings, culminating in the Prana Pratishta ritual, which is believed to invoke the living presence of the deity.
Women Lead the Sacred Ceremony
The event commenced with the ceremonial lamp lighting by the women of Thiya Samaj, held in collaboration with Ramakesthriya Seva Samithi Dubai and Raja Rajeshwari Bhajana Vrinda UAE. Purohits Ravi Lohith, Vishweshwara Adiga, Subramanya, and Shivananda Kaloor led the rituals with devotion and precision, explaining the spiritual significance of each rite.
Representatives Kaushik, Anjali, Mahesh Raj, and Shravya performed the ritualistic 52 Namaskaras, joined by numerous devotees who experienced the divine presence of Goddess Durga in a deeply moving atmosphere.
Spiritual Offerings through Music and Dance
The sanctity of the occasion was further enhanced by soulful artistic offerings. Ashish Harish Kodi mesmerised the audience with his flute recital, while Brahmi offered devotional music (Sangeetha Seva). The Nrithya Seva Aaradhane featured graceful Bharatanatyam performances by Anshika Shijith and Sannidhi Shetty, leaving the audience spiritually uplifted.
The puja concluded with the Mahamangala Aarathi, followed by the distribution of Thirtha and Mahaprasada to all attendees, symbolising divine grace and communal harmony.
Felicitations and Acknowledgements
Participants in the Nrithya Aaradhane and Bhajans were felicitated by Thiya Samaj UAE President Jasmitha Vivek and core committee members. The presence of senior members, including former President Rajesh Pallikere, founder member Sathish Palan, Rajeev Billava, and Rajesh Ullal, added significance to the occasion through their continued guidance and support.
The programme was ably anchored by Arati Adiga, while Vice President Amar Umesh Nanthoor handled sound and lighting arrangements. Secretary Premjit, Treasurer Srinivas Kotian, Joint Treasurer Manohar Kotian, Joint Secretary Shobhitha Premjit, and the entire committee, members, and volunteers contributed wholeheartedly to the event’s success.
Extending gratitude, the President and committee of Thiya Samaj UAE thanked all devotees, participants, and community leaders for their involvement in making the Durga Namaskara Puja a truly divine and memorable celebration.
