Utsav

Author : Kallol Saha

Utsav – Durga Puja and Me is a festive literary collection that blends humor, imagination, memory, and cultural reflection into one seamless narrative. Conceived and compiled by Kallol Saha, the book brings together original stories, chronicles, and creative essays that capture both the absurdities and the enchantments of everyday life in Bengal and beyond.

At its heart lies 'The Dharani Dhar Chronicles: Age of Summons' , a satirical journey through bureaucracy, identity, and civic rituals, where even pickles can be nationalized and buffaloes receive digital OTPs. Alongside this playful lampoon of contemporary existence, the book unfolds The Diary of Science Adventures, where professors from IIT Kharagpur stumble into time-bending discoveries that carry them from laboratories to the Amazon forests and even lunar bases of the future.

Complementing these are nostalgic tales like Tales of Triveni, which revisit the warmth, rivalry, and humor of family kitchens and winter gatherings, where food, gossip, and folklore intertwine to create living memories. Together, these narratives embody the spirit of Utsav—celebration not just of Durga Puja, but of imagination, community, and the small miracles of daily life.

Richly humorous, deeply human, and layered with satire as well as affection, this book invites readers to laugh, wonder, and perhaps rediscover their own childhood festivals and family anecdotes. Published in the blessed season of Durga Puja, it is both a tribute to tradition and a playful leap into futures unknown.