Siliguri, 12th November: With the Durga Puja and Kali Puja celebrations over, Siliguri is gearing up for Jagadhatri Puja. Several puja pandals across the city are preparing to welcome visitors with new themes and attractions. Among them, Subhashpally Jagadhatri Puja is set to be a major attraction this year as the organisers prepare to celebrate its fifth year.
The main attraction of this year’s puja will be an idol designed in the style of Krishnanagar’s famous Burima. The organisers are planning to showcase Krishnanagar’s traditional artistry through the idol’s appearance and decoration. The pandal premises will also feature elaborate lighting arrangements.
Apart from the idol and decorations, the puja committee has planned several social initiatives and cultural programmes. Through various activities during the celebrations, the organisers aim to encourage participation from people across different sections of society and make the festival more meaningful.
Preparations are already underway, with the Khutti Puja held on Thursday in the presence of committee members, following religious rituals. The ceremony marked the beginning of the final preparations for this year’s celebration.
According to the organisers, the puja will be inaugurated on November 14 by visually impaired children. The celebrations and puja programmes will continue until November 18.
