Preparation of Durga Puja in Howrah

Howrah - the city on the other bank of River Ganga. This year the puja
committees of Howrah prefer to raise the heritage of Bengal's old
traditions.
Kamardanga Shitalatala Baroyari Durga Puja committee uplifting the
art-work of rural Bengal - like the handicrafts made by bamboos.
Howrah Kadamtala Sahajatri Durga Puja Committee preparing their puja
pandal with the theme 'black' - life, present status and aspirations.
Shibpur Shashthitala Baroyari Durga Puja Committee taking the theme
'Ganga' - present status, pollution and proper utilisation of this
main river of Bengal will be depicted inside their puja pandals.
Shibpur Olabibitala Sarbojonin Durga Puja Committee's theme this year
'Light' - thousands of clay lamps will cover the whole area. They hope
that the light of the heart will also be on by visiting their puja.

Bagbadini Bayam Samity, Central Howrah - their puja pandal will be
made with replica of various temples of the country.

Kantapukur Baroyari Durga Puja - their 80th year's puja will depict
the traditions and heritage of Bengal.

--
A. B.

Comments

Sanjib said…

Please give detailed description of Puja in central Howrah, like Annapurna Bayam samiti, Jatiyo Seva Dal, and Duga Puja in Netaji Subhas Road - like Ramkrishna Club, Milon Samiti, Kali Kundu Lane, Khurut Sarbojanin, etc with related photograph / Video (If possible).

25 September, 2011 11:44

Asim Bando said…

I'll try but it is not possible to cover most of the pujas as the number is a big one.

30 September, 2011 21:40

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