Housing society at Lake Gardens has an interesting lineup of cultural events for its residents
The puja celebration at Golpark Cooperative Housing Society is entering its 33 rd year. Indrani Soma Dutta, secretary of the society’s puja committee, said, “We have about 264 flats and around 450 residents participate in our puja along with their family members and relatives. “In keeping with the Sanatani principle, the idol of our puja will be traditional and our Ashtami Anjali will be done between 7pm and 7.30pm. The puja of Nijanir Cooperative Housing Society at Kasba is in its 30 th year.
This year, we have enhanced the light arrangements so that the entire premises is illuminated. Last year, we introduced breakfast on Dashami morning, which has become a hit with the residents.
Both our residents and local artists will put up the cultural presentation during the festival,” said Avik Roy, secretary, managing committee of Adhunika Cooperative Housing Society. Competitive games like conch-shell blowing, candle lighting and hitting the wicket will be lined up during the festival, according to Dutta. She said, “The Durga idol and installation are sponsored every year in rotation by one of our members; this is another practice that brings a sense of belonging and warmth among the residents. This year, actress Indrani Haldar will inaugurate our puja,” he said. Moumita Mitra, a resident of the society, said, “Over the years, our puja has developed a unique historical and cultural identity, becoming an integral part of our community. Priti Mishra, vice president of the complex’s Durga Puja committee, said, “Over the years, our puja has grown into a much-awaited celebration that brings residents of all ages together.
“This year we have arranged community meals for five days. Besides, our celebrations will be packed with cultural presentations, including folk music, dance drama, recitation and music. Lunch will be served in the community club room for all six days of the festival. However, we will serve non-veg dishes containing mutton and chicken on puja days barring Ashtami. Besides, we have arranged cultural programmes during the festival. The puja celebration has kept all the residents united and until there’s any emergency, no one goes out on vacation during the puja days. For the residents of Rajat Avante at Joka, the puja is more than a festival, as they celebrate togetherness and community spirit. From the enthusiastic participation of children and youngsters to the involvement of our senior residents, every member contributes to making the festivities special. ”