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An artisan prepares an idol for Durga Puja in Kolkata
– Photo: Amar Ojala
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Durga Puja from Kolkata is world famous. In view of its magnificence, UNESCO has also included it in the list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Now there are only 12 days left for the puja, but this time people do not see the same enthusiasm and fervor. The reason for this is the brutality that happened to the junior doctor of the RG Kar Medical College.
The shadow of the daughter is clearly visible on the statue of the mother. In some pandals, these mother idols appear angry. This time, alongside celebrations, expressions of protest will also be seen in the stands. Slogans of We Want Justice along with Goddess Sarvabhuteshu will also be heard. In many places the theme of the puja has been changed and in some places the size of the idols has been reduced. Kumar Tuli’s artisans may not have suffered much loss, but due to inactivity in the markets, wrinkles are clearly visible on the shopkeepers’ faces. According to sources, the Kolkata Police received a total of 2,976 requests for Durga Puja this time. which is 219 more than last time.
If people unite they will demand justice
Sajal Ghosh, general secretary of Santosh Mitra Square Puja, said a slight change has been made in the programme. If people come together, they will definitely demand justice. Similarly, says another puja committee member, the shadow of the daughter is also seen on the idols of the mother. Also, the eyebrows of the idols are raised to show the angry look of the mother.
- This issue is not related to any party, but deals with the safety of the girls and this time the demand for justice will definitely be raised in the puja pandals. This is why this time many puja committees refused to accept even government grants.
Penalty on the issue of women’s safety
Tapas Mandel, who has been engaged in light decoration for about 15 years, says that each pandal gives a message through its theme. Although this time there is disappointment, people from all over the country and the world come to Kolkata to see the wonders that the lighting does. This time many puja committees started decorating their pandals on the theme of women’s safety. In some places the subject of sati practice is presented and in some places the boundary problem is presented. Apart from that, topics that attack the cruelty towards girls and the social evils in society will be seen in the panels.
Shopkeepers are waiting for prosperity
The excitement and enthusiasm that exists in the markets of Kolkata during Durga Puja is not visible this time, but the shopkeepers have not given up the hope of returning to glory. While in 2022 there was a business of around Rs 38,000 crore and in 2023 there was more than Rs 80,000 crore, there is doubt as to what will happen this time.
- Garia Hut shopkeeper Tappan Das said, You yourself see how many people come to the market. If the market does not regain momentum in the coming days, the situation could be quite disturbing. It is expected that the market will be lively again in the next two or three days.
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