Devotees participate in the Durga Puja celebrations organised by Nandanik Sanstha at Rohi Villa Palace, Koregaon Park in Pune
We would gather at my grandparents’ house with cousins, uncles and aunts, spend time together and talk about everything, from the Puja to politics,” he said. For Biswajit Saha, a resident of Undri, the memories are inseparable from the food his mother prepared during his childhood. “My mother would prepare naru in the traditional, simple way, and we looked forward to it every year. Ghugni, a Bengali favourite, is made by simmering dried yellow or white peas with spices and is often served as a savoury snack topped with chopped onions and coriander. Naru are small, round sweets traditionally prepared by cooking grated coconut with jaggery or sugar until the mixture holds its shape. Nimki are crisp, savoury bites made from flour, seasoned with salt and spices, and shaped into small pieces and deep-fried. For probashi Bengalis, or those living away from Bengal, the occasion can be particularly poignant. Food, family traditions and memories of Puja help recreate the familiar warmth of home, even when they are miles away. Community celebrations across Pune reflect this emphasis on togetherness. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Pune | Silver Rate in Pune | Bank Holidays in Pune | Public Holidays in Pune | Petrol Price in Pune | Diesel Price in Pune | CNG Price in Pune | LPG Price in Pune