Jaipur: Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
At Durga Bari, one of the city’s busiest Puja venues, devotees stood in silence during the evening rituals and cultural programme. “We expressed our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls,” said Sudipto Sen, president of Jaipur Durga Bari Association.
Aadi Shakti Welfare Trust Puja in Malviya Nagar Devotees observing 2 minute silence for Kolkata pandal mishap
The stampede occurred Saturday evening at the Chorbagan Sarbojanin Puja pandal near Ram Mandir in central Kolkata, following rain. At least 19 people were killed and several others injured, casting a shadow over Durga Puja celebrations in Jaipur’s Bengali community.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
people pay tribute to Kolkata victims at Durgabari
In response, Durga Bari organisers reviewed their arrangements, removed barricades inside the premises and opened four additional entry and exit points to facilitate movement. “After the Kolkata incident, we are not compromising on security and crowd management,” Sen said, urging devotees to follow instructions from volunteers.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
Aadi Shakti Welfare Trust Puja in Malviya Nagar and Sarbojanin Puja Utsav Samiti in Murlipura also observed silence in memory of the victims.“The incident is deeply unfortunate. Many families are grieving, and many people are still under treatment,” said Abhinav Chatterjee, treasurer of Malviya Nagar committee. The committee prayed for the deceased and speedy recovery of the injured.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
At Jai Club Durga Puja, additional security guards were deployed from Sunday evening. “A troupe from Kolkata had performed at our pandal. After the programme, we expressed our solidarity and prayed for those who lost their lives,” said Dr Sukant Kumar Sarkar, president of Probashi Bengali Cultural Society.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
Despite the sombre mood, puja rituals continued across the city Monday, with prayers, bhog distribution and cultural programmes held amid heightened attention to safety of devotees.
Durga Puja committees across Jaipur observed a two-minute silence Monday evening to mourn the victims of the Kolkata pandal stampede, while strengthening crowd management measures to prevent similar incidents.Durga puja performed at Durgabari in Jaipur, rajasthan on 19 October 2026
