Jamshedpur, Oct. 5: Durga Puja, observed in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin, is much more than a festival that features exhaustive decorative pandals, performing arts, revelry and processions. The city�s zeal to keep cultural differences aside and usher in the spirit of Durga puja has been an aspect to cherish.
The festival marks the triumph of good over evil � battle of Goddess Durga with Mahishasura and her emerging victorious. The steel city is revelling in the spirit of Durga Puja and with each passing day, people are becoming more enthusiastic and lively.
With about 311 puja pandals adoring, the city has turned into an exotic location where radiant faces of the people speak volumes of the importance of the festival. The artistically carved idols of Goddess Durga are also attracting the devotees a lot.
Many brands are making sure that the festive spirit goes fun and hassle free with some of their initiatives.
Footwear brand Sreeleathers at Kamani Centre, Bistupur has launched a wide range of products. Sekhar Dey, director of Sreeleathers and President of city soci-cultural organanisation The Milanee said that in Jamshedpur, Durga Puja is just not a festival of a particular community but people of every community celebrate it with zeal. This is the reason why people from every age group participate in the festival.
Various puja committees are also taking innovative steps to attract devotees. From skits to musical show a lot of ideas are being used this year. The Circuit House Area puja committee, which is one of the oldest pandals in the city, is known for organising cultural events.
Durga Puja is the also time when the Bengalis are at their creative best. With mega festive season round the corner, can Jamshedpur be remains far behind. Craftsmen from the city along with their counterparts in West Bengal are giving shape to their creative ideas in the form of puja pandals.
From ancient temple to magic fort, the denizens would get opportunity to witness the best of pandals this season. When it comes to the celebration the creative talents of artists get a free flow, bringing out an array of interesting pandals by each of the more than 300 puja samitis in the city every year.
During Durga Puja, a large number of puja committees design pandals on various innovative themes. They also illuminate the premises with attractive lighting to woo more people.