Akalbodhan

What Bengalis Say

Protima Styles

Durga Worship Outside Bengal

Calcutta Puja Fever

Puja Days

Making Of the Goddess

The Drumbeats

People Behind Pujas

Translation of Anjali

Bengali Version

 

People who help others enjoy the Pujas

There are, however, several people who play the most vital role in helping Calcuttans enjoy their Pujas . They are the people who support the common man with the basic amenities. Police personnel are on round the clock duty during this time. Electric supply staff are always on alert to ensure proper power supply to the city. The pandals being prone to fires, firemen are very busy during the Pujas. The staff in the buses and trains help people reach places. Doctors, nurses and other hospital staff spend their time amidst usual tensions.

Calcutta owes much of its puja rejoice to these selected group of people who provide vital services. And finally, we must not forget about the 'Purohits,' the priests who undertake all the rituals and chant the 'mantras' of the Pujas.