Uttrakhand tragedy is what the people of the city will be able to see at puja pandal at the Government bus stand this year. The tragedy that took place in Uttrakhand in June this year is going to be depicted in the form of painting at the puja pandal.
“The outer portion of the pandal will be the replica of a Maa Durga Mandir of South India and inside the Uttrakhand tragedy will be depicted through the form of painting,” said Surajbhan Singh, president of Aadarsh Durga Puja Samiti, Government bus stand.
“The puja pandal will be 80ft high and 60ft wide and 15ft Maa Durga idol will be sitting on the replica of a hill inside the pandal. lord Shiva idol that was flown away from the bank of the Ganges in Rishikesh due to the flood this year will be depicted in the background of the idol of Maa Durga. The total budget for this year’s puja is `12 lakhs,” he added.
Maa tent house, Sadabahar Chowk, Namkum, Ranchi is giving the puja pandal at the government bus stand the shape of the replica of the Maa Durga Mandir of South India. Apart from the pandal, lighting will also be an attracting aspect for the people of the city this time.
“Ply, thermacol and cloth is being used in making the pandal with the maximum usage of ply and cloth. Our workers are working day and nights for the last one month to make the puja pandal at the Government bus stand most attractive and unique one of the city,” said Santosh lal, a member of the Maa tent house.
Aadarsh puja samiti at the Government bus stand has been organising the Durga puja since 1975 and the tradition is being carried forward till now. “We organise the Durga puja every year with the motive of providing the devotees of Maa Durga in the city something new and unique every time,” said a member of the Aadarsh puja samiti.
With most of the puja pandals in the State capital gearing up to provide the people a blend of artistry and tradition, the puja pandal at Government bus stand is ready with a contemporary theme to attract more and more devotees this year.
“It will be interesting to see how truly the puja pandal at the Government bus stand can depict the Uttrakhand tragedy,” said Mrinal Singh a shop owner near the Government bus stand.