Trident

The “Trishul” was given by Lord Shiva, it symbolises multiple things: Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh), 3 Guna’s (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas), 3 Time Periods (Past, Present, Future).

Mace

The “Gada” was a gift by Kubera which symbolises Love, Loyalty and Devotion.

Lotus

The gift from Lord Brahma, the “Padma” is a symbol of knowledge, wisdom and awakening to seek the eternal truth.

Sword

The “Khadga” was given by Lord Yama and symbolises Authority, Being Unbiased and Discrimination Between Good and Bad.

Conch

The God of the Ocean, Varuna gave the “Sankha” to the Goddess which symbolises “Aum”, the symbol of the sound of creation.

The Axe

A gift from the Engineer of Gods, Viswakarma, the Axe or “Kuthar” symbolises Fearlessness Against Evil and also Destruction and Creation.

Thunderbolt

Gifted by Lord Indra, “Vajra” symbolises Firmness of Character, Determination, and Supreme Power.

Discus

The Sudarshan Chakra was a gift by Lord Vishnu and symbolises the Goddess as the centre of this universe as it revolves around her finger.

The Bow and Arrow

The "Dhanush” was gifted by Lord Vayu and the “Baan” by Lord Surya symbolises Energy the Bow as Potential Energy and the Arrow as Kinetic energy.

Snake

A lot of representations of Durga shows one hand empty in blessing, or holding the "Trishul", the tenth hand is supposed to be holding a snake symbolising Consciousness and the Masculine Energy of Lord Shiva.

Upcoming Events

17-09-2022 to 28-09-2022

Canter Activity - Kolkata

Canter Activity Across Big Pujos in Kolkata

17-09-2022 to 28-09-2022

Canter Activity-Durgapur

Canter Activity Across Big Pujos in Durgapur

14-09-2022 to 18-09-2022

Bhinno Chokhe Onyo Pujo

An initiative aiming to include people in senior care homes & orphanages in the festive celebrations

17-09-2022

Mall Activity- City Centre 1

Prize Winning Activity at City Centre Mall. Come-play-win exciting prizes in this Durga Puja

24-09-2022

Mall Activity- South City

Come-play-win exciting prizes in this Durga Puja

25-09-2022

Celebrity Meet

Plan your puja with your favourite celebrity

29-09-2022

Grooming Session for the Pujas with Tollywood Celebrity.

Grooming Session at ITC Royal, Kolkata on Chaturthi

29-09-2022

Judgement day of Priyo Pujo Kolkata

Citizen judges will visit and judge 24 pujas

29-09-2022

Judgement day of Priyo Abashan Kolkata

Citizen judges will visit and judge 10 pujas

29-09-2022

Judgement day of Priyo Pujo Durgapur

Citizen judges will visit and judge 5 pujas

30-09-2022

Prize Distribution Day-Kolkata

Celebrity visit for prize distribution at the wiining pujos

30-09-2022

Prize Distribution Day-Durgapur

Celebrity visit for prize distribution at the wiining pujos

Dhunuchi Contest For Individuals

Dhunuchi Contest For Individuals

As Berger Priyo Pujo steps into its 10th year, the excitement and engagement will be ten-fold higher this year from Berger. As we are all aware of the fact that Durga Pujo is all about good vibes, festive spirit and joyous celebrations. ”Dhunuchi Nach” is part of such a joyous celebration and not to forget key part of our heritage and culture executed in Durga Pujo.

What is Dhunuchi Nach?

It is a dance with terracotta censer in front of the Goddess and has been embedded in the rituals and festivities of Durga Pujo. Berger brings forth a new addition to the festivities by introducing a “Dhunuchi Nach” competition for everyone to be a part of Berger Priyo Pujo.

Deck up in traditional Bengali attire and dance to the tunes of the Berger Priyo Pujo anthem with a ‘Dhunuchi’ in hand and send the videos to us to choose this year’s winners.

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Winners 2022

Congratulations to the winners of Berger Priyo Pujo Dhunuchi Contest for individuals! Your prizes will be sent to you shortly!

Terms & Conditions

  1. The Dhunuchi Nach contest is open to all individuals.
  2. Registration for Dhunuchi Nach Contest starts on 28th September and ends on 5th October 2022.
  3. All interested persons to register themselves and post a video of theirs by the 5th of October 2022.
  4. Registrations can be done on the website.
  5. The individual needs to upload a video of 30 sec duration.
  6. They need to dance to either of the two Berger Priyo Pujo 2022 official anthems (30 sec video within 5 MB).
  7. The performance should take place near the pandal or in front of the idol for a better photo-op.
  8. Dress Code: Traditional Bengali attire.
  9. To upload the performance video, visit dhunuchicontest.bergerpriyopujo.com/individuals. The last date to submit your video is 5th Of October 2022.
  10. The Individuals can also upload the videos on their social media accounts apart from uploading on Berger Priyo pujo website using hashtags #BergerPriyoPujo and #Dhunuchinach.
  11. Top 10 winners would get: Rs 5,000/- each from each category (3 best dance moves + 3 best attires+ 4 overall winners) along with trophy and certificate.
  12. This is the property of Berger Paints and Videos of the performances will be used by Berger.
  13. The decision of the judges is final and binding. Any sort of canvassing will lead to disqualification.
  14. All disputes are subject to the jurisdiction of Kolkata High Court.