Mail News Service
Jamshedpur, Sept 30: The Durga Puja pandal at the Thakur Pyara Singh � Dhurandhar Singh Club in Kasidih is being modeled on the Kurushetra War as depicted in the epic Mahabharata where the advice given by Lord Shri Krishna to Arjuna is depicted. Designers from Contai in West Bengal are giving the finishing touches to this exquisite creation. This information was given during a press meet organized in the pandal premises today by the Puja Committee Patron Abhay Singh. The image of Goddess Durga would also be a centre of major attraction. The image is being made by an artist from Kolkata.
The fair to be set up on the grounds will include various types of swings, Meena Bazaar and other stalls for the entertainment and purchase for visitors till two days after the immersion that is, upto October 10. The Puja pandal will be inaugurated on October 2 jointly by the mother of martyr Kishan Dubey, martyr Manoranjan Singh�s father and the hero of the Kargil War Manik Warda. The esteemed guests will be honoured on the occasion.
Abhay Singh said that on the occasion of Mahatma Gandhi�s 150th birth anniversary celebrations he will be offered tributes in salutation.
The Patron stated that Bhog would be distributed free of cost on all the three days of Durgotsav. On Navami special consecrated food will be distributed among 20 thousand devotees. Other committee members present at the press meet included Aishwariya Singh, Saubhagya Singh and Ankit Modi.
Parking facilities
Three places have been earmarked for vehicle parking in the vicinity of the pandal. The ground in front of the Thakur Pyara Singh High school, DSM School Ground, Kasidih High school premises and by the side of Kalimati Road.
Shortage of police personnel
Club volunteers will be pressed into service for crowd management. More than 24 CCTVs will be placed at vantage points in and around the pandal. But the number of police jawans to be provided fell far too short of the requirement. Abhay Singh stated that a request has been sent to the administration to post at least 15 women police personnel and five police jawans at the Puja grounds.
Finger raised on Peace Committee
Abhay Singh raised an accusing finger on the working of the Central Peace Committee. He stated, �There are some members who have nothing to do with organizing Durga Puja festival. The Peace Committee meeting is simply an eyewash. The members should discuss with organizers the problems that are faced. Our Puja Committee has demanded from JUSCO halogen street lights on roads leading to Kasidih.
