India: Maha Saptami "Kola Bou Snan"

Sudip Chanda

At the end of Mahasasthi, the fragnance of all mighty begins with the morning Mahasaptmi. A glory light which tells us that Maa Durga has come morning with the heavy charm sound of an instrument called Dhak disclosed to get ready to take Kalabou from the pond, which is known as the "Kalabou Snan" ritual. All of this indicates that Maa Durga is fighting the dark and bringing light to all humans.