KHUTI PUJO of Garcha Hazra Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee at Yakub Park, (near Hazra Law College, near Ballygunj Phari) was held with great fanfare on 17th Aug. morning.
Established in 1931, Garcha Hazra Sarbojanin Durga Puja is now in its 88th year.
This year's theme is GARCHA-e 'GOND'-o-GOL', a fusion of Madhya Pradesh traditional art, set in the confines of Bangaliana.
The concept & execution is by talented artist Rajeev Das and creative direction is by film-maker Asish Basak.
The Theme and Event Associate of this year's Puja is 'Hello Kolkata'.
The GHS Durga Puja Committee officials who were present included Saurav Bose, Soumitra Dey, Ananda Das, Gopal Dey & all others.
The esteemed guests during Khuti Pujo included a host of dignitaries from various walk of the society like legendary actress Madhabi Mukherjee, Sarod Baba (President's Award winner), Rajshekhar Banik (Social Entrepreneur), the one & only RJ Pragya, Indrani Ganguly (eminent Dance Choreographer), local councilors, political heavyweights, social activists, etc.
Missing amongst our eminent guests was Gayaki Mata (who was stuck up due to a huge traffic snarl).
Smt. Chandrima Bhattacharya, Hon'ble Minister, Govt. of W.B. and President of Garcha Hazra Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee also came in for a quick round-up.
Missing amongst our eminent guests was Gayaki Mata (who was stuck up due to a huge traffic snarl).
Smt. Chandrima Bhattacharya, Hon'ble Minister, Govt. of W.B. and President of Garcha Hazra Sarbojanin Durga Puja Committee also came in for a quick round-up.
Rajeev Das, Concept and Executor of the theme explained the actual meaning of Garcha-e 'GOND'o--GOL.
Asish Basak, Creative Director of the Theme Team, remarked that it is a measure of immense satisfaction that this popular traditional Puja has veered towards theme after 87 years and hoped that their nascent association with 'Hello Kolkata' will uplift the Puja to new heights.
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