The traditional Khuti Puja ceremony marked the auspicious start of Tollygunge Shantipally Puja Samity’s 88th year of Durga Puja celebrations. Popular actress Idhika Paul attended the ceremony as the Guest of Honor and took part in the Khuti Puja rituals at the special event, which took place on the grounds of Shantipally Puja Samity.

Idhika Paul showed the audience a unique moment of her talent in addition to participating in the customary rituals. She delighted the audience by performing a dance to the song Kishori Kishori and singing it herself. One of the event’s main highlights was her impromptu performance.

The audience was enthralled by Srikhol Debashish and Antara Naskar’s outstanding performance. The venue was filled with energy and charm thanks to their lively Srikhol presentation and lovely musical performance.

Joyguru Putul Nach from Nadia added to the event’s cultural spirit with a traditional puppet show, creating a lovely atmosphere honoring Bengal’s rich folk culture.

Mukti (Liberation) is the theme of Tollygunge Shantipally Puja Samity’s Durga Puja celebration this year. Gobinda Giri is the pandal artist, Parimal Pal is the idol artist, and New S.B. Electric, Chandannagar, is in charge of the lighting setup. The Puja Committee has once again prioritized culture, art, and a significant social message, carrying on its 88-year tradition.

There was a joyous atmosphere among the committee members, artists, and locals during the Khuti Puja ceremony.

The Tollygunge Shantipally Puja Samity representatives stated that their main goal is to make this year’s Durga Puja more exquisite, well-planned, and culturally enriching while continuing their 88-year-old tradition.

Priyanka Dutta