Bengal Priest Performs Maa Durga’s Aarti With Killer ‘Thumkas’, Internet Says ‘He Knows What Is Trending’ | Video

Navratri is in full swing and devotees across the country are celebrating with devotion and joy. This nine-day festival is all about honouroing Goddess Durga and her nine forms. During this time, everyone celebrates in their own way. Some fast while many visit decorated pandals.

The internet is also full of videos and pictures that capture the excitement during the festivities. One video, in particular, has grabbed everyone’s attention because of a surprising element: a pandit performing aarti with thumkas that is hard to ignore.

Pandit Ji Brings Thumkas To Aarti

The video, shared on Instagram, shows a pandit holding a bell and performing aarti for Goddess Durga. But he isn’t just ringing the bell in a traditional manner. He swings his waist, raises

his hands and does full-on thumkas.

His infectious energy paired with faith has made viewers smile and brought a playful vibe to the ritual.

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Internet Is In Love With Pandit Ji’s Thumkas

The clip has already racked up more than two lakh views and the comment section is flooded with varied reactions. Viewers are clearly amused and impressed by the pandit’s unique style of performing aarti and honestly, we couldn’t agree more.

One user commented, “Beautiful bhakti makes me smile.”

Another said, “It’s maa beta emotions (It’s mother-child emotions),” while someone else praised, “He is enjoying puja mann se (He is enjoying the puja wholeheartedly).”

“It’s called bhakti me shakti…wo puri shraddha ke sath aarti kar rahe hai (It’s called strength in devotion…he is performing aarti with full faith),” a person noted.

An individual shared, “Pure devotion. Mata Rani khush ho gayi hongi (Mother Goddess must be happy). Pookie pandit ji.”

Someone noted, “He knows what is trending.”

Other remarks included: “It’s beautiful,” “Pandit rocked” and “Pura bhakti me magan hai ye pandit ji (This pandit is completely immersed in devotion).”

Shardiya Navratri 2025

Shardiya Navratri, also called Maha Navratri, started on September 22 and will conclude on October 2 with Dussehra or Vijaya Dashami, which celebrates the triumph of good over evil.

During these nine days, devotees worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga, known as Navadurga with great devotion. This festival is celebrated with particular fervour in states like West Bengal, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu.