A collective Nabaratri Puja, which is being organised for the last 15 years, would be held in the Akhandalmani Temple premises at Unit-V here from December 17 and 26.
On December 16, holy water be brought from the Bindu Sagar pond at 4 pm for Kalas Puja. From December 17 to 25, Chandi puja and yajna would be conducted from 4.30 apm to 8.30 pm.
While Sraswati Puja would be conducted for first three days, the next three days have been set for Mall Laxmi Puja and the last three days for Maa Kali Puja.A preparatory meeting was organised by the Odisha International Centre (OIC) on Sunday. A committee has been formed to look after all rituals.
Chief advisor Paresh Nayak, president Bhabagrahi Shanti, vice-president Udaya Kumar Shanti, general secretary Adyaprana Subudhi, secretary Sananda Panigrahi, coordinator Satyasundar Panda, co-ordinator Durgakinkar Pati and treasurer Indira Mishra were nominated. Preys to be offered to the goddess on the Mahashtami.
Nabakumar Puja would be conducted with involvement of nine unmarried girls in Devi attire.Graha Shanti Puja and Manashika Shanti Puja would be conducted in special way. OIC has requested devotees to attend the puja on all days.