Festivities

Pristine immaculate floor

Embellish rangolis near door.

 

Chandan, roli, and flowers,

On deity is showered.

 

Reverently the bells ring,

As devotees in pooja sing.

 

Chants vibrate in the air

Whilst the fire in lamps flare.

 

Purging the firmament

Smoke from camphor ascent.

 

It’s the time when Devi descends,

From her abode of heavenly legend.

 

Festivities percolate down

To every nook and corner of town.

 

Devotees surrender and shine,

Feeling one with the divine!