Jaipur: The beat of dhaak, the aroma of freshly prepared bhog and the vibrant hues of elaborately decorated pandals are set to fill Jaipur’s autumn air as the Bengali community gears up for Durga Puja, bringing together devotion, food, music and dance, with a touch of eco-conscious celebration this year.
At SDM Park near Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple
At SDM Park near Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple
At Jai Club, Probasi Bengali Cultural Society began its festivities Thursday with Anandomela, a traditional food festival, followed by a magic show by Kolkata-based magician Priyanka Sarkar. The committee has opted for an eco-friendly theme this year.
Jai Club,a magic show by Kolkata-based magician Priyanka Sarkar
Jai Club,a magic show by Kolkata-based magician Priyanka Sarkar
“We are using eco-friendly structures to construct our pandal and will paint it with watercolours. Hopefully, people in the city will like it,” said Sukanta Sarkar, physician and president of the puja committee.
At Jai Club, Probasi Bengali Cultural Society
At Jai Club, Probasi Bengali Cultural Society
At Jai Club, Probasi Bengali Cultural Society
At SDM Park near Moti Doongri Ganesh Temple, Agrani Cultural Association will begin its celebrations on Friday, Shasthi, with a food festival. The programme also features a Kathak performance by Rima Goel and group songs by members.
Idol of Aadi Shakti Welfare, Malviya Nagar
Idol of Aadi Shakti Welfare, Malviya Nagar
“A major concern this year is the weather. Hopefully, it will remain favourable as we celebrate one of the world’s biggest religious festivals,” said association president Manik Das Adhikary.
At Jai Club, Probasi Bengali Cultural Society
Meanwhile, Aadi Shakti Welfare Society, located behind the North Western Railway headquarters at the junction of Malviya Nagar and Jagatpura, will launch its celebrations Friday. Its programme includes Anandamela, cultural evenings, a garba night and community bhog.“The main attraction of our puja is the community bhog. We will serve lunch from Saptami to Navami,” said treasurer and advocate Abhinav Chatterjee.With food, music and dance at the heart of the festivities, the celebrations will bring together members of the Bengali community and other residents, keeping traditions alive while offering opportunities for people across the city to participate.
