Former Cabinet Minister Siddhartha Bhattacharya Inaugurates 75th Durga Puja at Railway Kalibari Colony
By Dalim Phukan
Guwahati/Assam, Oct 17 : The Shree Shree Dakhineswari Kalibari Durga Puja Committee celebrated the 75th year of its Sarbajanin Durga Puja at Railway Kalibari Colony, Panbazar, with the inauguration of a spectacular pandal featuring a five-to-six-minute 3D mapping show based on the theme of Mahishasura Mardini. The inauguration took place on Friday evening, with former Assam Cabinet Minister Shri Siddhartha Bhattacharya attending as the chief guest.
The occasion was attended by GMC Ward No. 31 Councillor Smt. Ratna Singh, Chief Patron and social worker Narayan Agarwal, Committee President Prabir Das Gupta, Secretary Biswajit Chanda and Treasurer Debashis Chakraborty, along with other dignitaries, committee members and devotees.
Addressing the gathering, Shri Bhattacharya highlighted the cultural and social significance of Durga Puja, describing it as one of the most important festivals of society. He said, “The celebration of Maa Durga’s sojourn to her parental home is not merely a religious festival but also an occasion for reunion, rejuvenation and the celebration of our timeless bond of universal brotherhood. It provides an opportunity to cherish and uphold our rich traditions, culture and customs.”
He further observed that worshipping Maa Durga with devotion should inspire people to overcome negative energies and embrace positive values in their lives. He urged the office-bearers of the puja committee to remain vigilant and ensure that all necessary arrangements were in place for the smooth and orderly conduct of the festivities. Emphasising the importance of cleanliness, he called upon everyone to uphold the spirit of Swachhata throughout the celebrations.
Concluding his address, Shri Bhattacharya paid his respects to the Goddess and prayed for peace, prosperity and the well-being of all sections of society.
The 75th edition marks a significant milestone for the Shree Shree Dakhineswari Kalibari Durga Puja Committee, reflecting its longstanding commitment to preserving and promoting Guwahati’s rich cultural and religious traditions.
