The 68-year-old 74 Pally puja committee in Kidderpore has decided to give more meaning to their Durga Puja this year.
The club this time seeks remind visitors to their pandal of the evils and consequences of plastic on the planet.
The club, which is one of the major crowd pullers of the area, attracting a footfall of over one lakh daily during peak puja days, is giving emphasis on going eco-friendly in organising the entire event.
According to the assistant secretary of the club, Hansi Ghosh, the idea behind the concept is to spread love and affection not only among individuals but also between human beings and the planet.
This story is from the October 09, 2023 edition of The Statesman.
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