DEFINITELY NOT. It’s still a grand religious event which is reflected by the sheer numbers who turn up to worship Goddess Durga, come rain or shine.

PANKAJ KHANNA
BHOWANIPORE COLLEGE, CALCUTTA

Yes. The Pujas have been reduced to merely an event that rakes in the moolah for the organisers. The focus has shifted from the goddess to magnificent pandals.

Rajesh Beriwal
St Xaviers College, Calcutta

Yes. these Days, the organisers are much too busy trying to win prizes. So, they don’t pay much attention to carrying out the rituals of the puja properly.

Sanhita Ghosh
Calcutta

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