Agomoni
আগমনী
ah-go-MO-nee
Songs welcoming the goddess Durga during Durga Puja.
Meaning & usage
Agomoni songs are a traditional genre of Bengali music that herald the arrival of Goddess Durga during the Durga Puja festival. These songs express the joy and anticipation of the goddess's return to her earthly home, often depicting her journey from her celestial abode. They play a significant cultural role in setting the festive mood in Bengal.
In a sentence
The Agomoni songs filled the air, marking the beginning of the Durga Puja celebrations.
As seen in crosswords
Agomoni is a 7-letter answer. A typical clue:
“Songs welcoming the goddess Durga during Durga Puja” (7)
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