Recap Tripuri Purnima Celebration at Durgadi Fort – November 15, 2024
On Tripuri Purnima, we visited Durgadi Fort to see the beautiful Deepa Utsav. I was joined by @Sagarkanherkar , @SaylliWalve1 , and her brother Rushikesh. My wife @neelamdeshmukh who are Local Guides also attended. Sayali and her brother traveled all the way from Dombivli by Moterbike to join us. Thank you to both of them for making the effort to come!
We started the evening by climbing the fort. The entrance has a large gate, and both sides of the road were decorated with traditional clay lamps. These lamps were lit with oil and cotton wicks. Every corner of the fort was glowing with these lamps, making the place look magical.
The main fort lights were turned off, so the beauty of the lamps could shine. Words cannot describe how amazing the fort looked. Even cameras cannot capture such a view. It’s something you must see with your own eyes. This tradition, celebrated during Tripuri Purnima, follows old customs, making it even more special.
Durgadi Fort is important in history because it is where Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj built the first naval base for Swarajya. The fort is near the creek, and even today, shipbuilding happens in that area. This gives us pride, knowing Shivaji Maharaj once walked here in our Kalyan city.
People arranged the lamps in different designs like Om, Swastika, garlands, and even the map of Maharashtra. It was an amazing sight to see. Everyone brought their own lamps from home and lit them to participate in the celebrations. We also lit lamps with our own hands, which made us feel connected to this beautiful tradition.
Although 3 people attended in person, 10 joined online to see the celebration live.
Attendees : @TusharSuradkar, @TravellerG @Shreeish @MayuriKubal @Shrut19 @RosyKohli @AjitThite @NileshNag @ShailendraOjha The crowd was big, so it was hard to show everything during the online session. Unfortunately, we could not visit the temple or take many photos because the line to see the goddess was over three hours long line.
Still, it was a memorable experience, and I hope more people will join this event next year. If you ever get the chance, you must visit Durgadi Fort during Tripuri Purnima to see the Deepa Utsav for yourself. It is a celebration of our culture, history, and traditions that we should preserve and cherish.
Thank you for reading, and I invite you to join this event in the future!
