Bengali Hairstyles: Durga Puja Spcl

Monday, October 15, 2012, 15:06 [IST]

Durga Puja is around the corner. There are many ways to celebrate the biggest festival of Bengal with lots of fun, joy and happiness. It is commonly known as Durgotsava (the festival of Goddess Durga). People worship the Goddess and visit pandals. Durga Puja is a 7 days celebration. From Mahalaya, the pujo fever starts and in every nook and corner of the state, you will find pandals and beautifully decorated Durga murtis (idols).

Bengalis dress beautifully and roam whole night to view Durga idols in different pandals. The smell of dhuni, lightings, sound, crowded streets, yummy Bengali delicacies, fun rides etc can just boost up your mood.

These 7 days are celebrated in every part of the country. In Bengal it is known as Durga Puja whereas in Gujarat, it is known as Navaratri. Gujaratis play dandiya and dance around to celebrate the festival of Durga.

The excitement of Durga Puja commences a month before. You can see Bengalis shopping and discussing on what they will wear every day. From dresses to shoes to makeup, everything is planned. They eagerly wait for the Puja to commence. As today (15 Oct'12) is Mahalaya, it is time to start dressing up and show what you bought. To finish the look, here are few classic Bengali hairstyles for women to try this year. We have spotted many celebrities carrying the Bengali look with style and ethnicity. From traditional to new hairstyles, its all here. Lets brief out...

Vidya's classic Bong look

The Parineeta actress always brings in a touch of Bengal in her dressing and styling. Simple look with hair on her side and big bindi looks great.

Bipasha's traditional look

Bipasha looked like a Goddess in a traditional Bengali saree. She donned the look with middle line hair, big red bindi and golden jewellery. Bips added a twist to the locks and this gave an ethnic touch to the look.

Madhuri Dixit's long curl hair

Long curly hair and vermilion on her hair parting gave a touch of a married Bengali woman. The Chandramukhi look was completely revised by the diva Madhuri Dixit.

Vidya's rough side braid

The traditional Indian braid is a famous Bengali hairstyle for women. Vidya has carried this classic hairstyle with a saree.

Rituparna's wavy curls

The famous Bengali actress is known for her long curly hair. Side open hair with black eye makeup was just perfect for a Bengali look.

Bipasha's straight hair

Very few Bengali women have straight hair. Most of the Bengalis have curly hair. To bring a change, go straight. Keep it simple and wear a big bindi if you are donning the traditional look.