Sharad Sandhya, which traveled across neighborhoods and puja communities in several Kolkata puja committees, kicked off the festivities. With assistance from companies including Shree Hari, LalBaba Rice, Wild Stone Oud, and Skin Fair Glow, the on-the-ground program included community interactions, games, and prize distributions.

Bohuroope Durga, which explores the various and unusual manifestations of Goddess Durga worshiped throughout Bengal, is also part of the celebratory lineup. The show explores the local customs, history, and folklore that underlie these unique depictions of the Goddess.

Anna Durga, a celebration of women’s power and resiliency, will highlight women from many societal groups who have triumphed over hardships.

Pujor  Adda, which airs till October 20 at 3 p.m., will provide entertainment by bringing celebrities together for discussions and joyous exchanges. While Prabasher Pujo will highlight Durga Puja celebrations among the Bengali diaspora worldwide, Dekhchi Thakur Pandel-e will take viewers through the city’s several pujas.

TV9 Bangla’s Sera series is a major highlight of the Sharadiya programming. Thirty of the best community pujas in the city will be chosen, covered by TV9 Bangla Sera Barowari, and the top three will be honored under TV9 Sherar Samman. TV9 Bangla Jelar Sera 9 will highlight notable pujas from districts throughout West Bengal, while TV9 Bangla Sera Abasan will highlight ten exceptional pujas organized by housing societies and RWAs.

On October 20, Bisharjan Live, which will feature live coverage from several immersion ghats and tales of the customs, traditions, and cultural practices connected to Durga Puja from the city, districts, and world, will mark the culmination of the Sharadiya trip.

TV9 Bangla Sharadiya aims to bring the spirit of Pujo Ebar TV9 Bangla to life by capturing the myriad colors and voices of Bengal during its largest festival through a blend of ground-level storytelling, festive entertainment, cultural heritage, and live coverage.

Priyanka Dutta