AGOMONI. ARRIVAL. Arrival of Maa Durga ,Arrival of Good will over Evil & Arrival of justice. Arrival of the one for whom Bengalis from all over the world are waiting with bated breath.
Agomoni is not only a revered celebration of good over evil , it also heralds the start of autumn with its clear blue skies, fragrant breeze blows of শিউলি, getaways and celebrations, joyous drum beats that make you want to dance, with good food, dressing up, and spending time with your loved ones! and most importantly, it is now recognised as Intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
আবার আসিলাম ফিরে, ধানসিঁড়ি আর সেই বাংলাকে নিয়ে...
You can feel the tension in the air, and you probably already know what it's about. It's time for AGOMONI, one of the most joyous celebrations here in IISER BERHAMPUR. As the good prevails over the evil, we all join our hands in prayers and celebration for a better tomorrow, all while enjoying the joyous music that makes our hearts dance, celebrating with good food and spending time with our loved ones! Also, keep in mind that it is recognized as an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO.
Prepare yourself to dive into a mesmerizing environment full of hearty music, flattering performances and extraordinary flavours. We cordially invite you all to join us for our most awaited AGOMONI 2024 celebration that is scheduled for the 21st & 22nd of September 2024. We will be having spectacular cultural programs, mouth-watering authentic Bengali food and many more recreational activities.
This time, let's have a jump cut to the Golden era of Bengali Cinema, Music and Literature. Together these art forms create a vibrant mosaic that celebrates the elegance and depth of core Bengali culture, providing a timeless connection to bygone eras of creativity and expression. This time we walk back to the lanes where Manna Dey and Kishore Kumar are mandatory with every sip of tea at "adda" and old school romance is still compared to Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen. So be ready for the time travel through the trance of tunes, Chaos of cinema and prosody of poetry. Get ready to walk back in time and rejoice an evergreen era and hum to the tune of "এই পথ যদি না শেষ হয়, তবে কেমন হতো তুমি বলো তো।"
Agomoni Invitation Poster