MOTHER TERESA’S CANNONIZATION THEME FOR UJJAL SANGHA’S DURGA PUJA

By R. Subrata (TNI Siliguri)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri

Webdesk, TNI Siliguri, 4^th October, 2016: One of the elite clubs of Siliguri, Ujjal Sangha is having a unique concept of designing the puja pandal with oyster shells along with handicrafts. This work is being done by craftsmen from Medinipur district and Digha. Speaking about this puja of Ujjal Sangha the Puja committee secretary Mr. Buddhu Roy said that Ujjal Sangha wants to display through this pandal the Canonization of Mother Teresa to Saint by Vatican. This is especially not for Siligurians but for entire North Bengal. The theme quote for this year of Durga Puja for Ujjal Sangha is “Mayer Aangike Mother Teresa” or Mother Teresa in the form of Devi Maa. This is made to depict all the religions in one form. He also said that the budget of Ujjal Sangha Puja committee this year is approximately around Rs. 15 lakhs. As far as the security is concerned Mr. Roy said that every year the officials of Ujjal Sangha plants CCTV in every strategic location of the Puja Pandal and also in the road. This year also the same is going to be adopted.

In fact, Ujjal Sangha is one of the clubs of Siliguri who have taken measures of CCTV or live footage for the last 10 years or more. Apart from the police personnel posted for the puja days security service personnel will also be hired in the puja ground. In addition to that 150 volunteers will also be placed. As far as the footfalls are concerned the club officials are expecting 20000 or more to come to the ground every day of puja starting from Panchami. The inauguration will be done by Mr. Gautam Deb, MIC tourism minister. On the same day, clothes will also be distributed to the poor. Apart from this before the puja also there were several heath check-up camps organized by the club. Overall Ujjal invites the entire North Bengal in their Durga Puja pandal during the puja days and enjoy the ambiance like previous years.

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