With the onset of Durga Puja, it’s an apt time to invoke Ma Durga’s blessings. Towards this end, the mother-daughter duo of Minoti Khaund and Sunita Khaund Bhuyan will perform Invocation of Ma, a violin jugalbandi in praise of Goddess Durga, imploring her to visit earth and share her spirit and strength with us.

(Above and bottom) The mother-daughter duo of Minoti Khaund and Sunita Bhuyan will present a violin jugalbandi performance in praise of Goddess Durga

The duo released an album, titled Invocation of Ma, last year. It included Durga Stutis in Raag Durga composed by Khaund, who was a disciple of the late Pandit VG Jog. The Durga Stutis emphasise on Durga Shakti i.e. the inherent strength of womankind and offers a narrative on Goddess Durga including her avatars and different weapons. Speaking of the album, the duo share that the inspiration for the Durga Stutis came from the Delhi rape incident.