The scent of the cool breeze of autumn air
And the 'Shiuli Phuler' fragrance,
Reminds us that- Maa Aasche!
To welcome her,
Lights are being put up everywhere
And Magnificent homes being laid with bamboo and earthenware!
City of Joy's Pujor Bhab makes
Maa'er Bengal dress up like a bride!
Out of joy,
Markets are blossoming
Matching the wide smiles on people's face!
Oh! Pujo Aasche!
Gobindobhoger state'er byakti gulo
Are eagerly waiting to hear-
Mahalaya's recital
And tarpor the dhak from para's pandal!
Oh! let's not forget the dhunuchi naach
And kumartuli's art,
Ashtami's Anjali,
And Pujor Bhog-
Combined with the bliss of "Ae Haalo!"
Yes, we Bengalis can't wait for Pujor shopping,
Tarpor Pandal hopping
And of course we can't miss out garba and dandiya fun!
Oh! Please don't remind me of Bishorjon
Coz Aasche Bochhor Aabar Hobe.
Ekhon to Pujo Aasche!
~Forum Shah