Shrachi Village, Madhyamgram: This is the seventh puja for residents of the 264 flats, with community lunch and cultural events organised by women. “The pandal and lighting are the highlights,” says association secretary
Sanjay Basu.

Vidyasagar Niketan, Salt Lake: This is the oldest puja in the area. Residents of the 192 flats here have stuck to traditional celebrations for the past 39 years. “A cultural performance by singer Swagatalakshmi Dasgupta is our prime attraction,” says secretary Amit Sengupta.

Purbasha Housing Estate, Maniktala Main Road: The 664 flats have been celebrating the pujas for 33 years now. “The
get-together is a grand event, with everyone actively participating in The Telegraph Hand In Hand programmes,” says secretary Vinod Yadav.

BE Block (East), Salt Lake: In its 30th year, this puja
for 300 residents has chosen a unique theme. “The pandal is based on a Sikkim monastery. A Chinese lion dance is going to be the prime attraction,” says theme convener Rajat Saha.

Diamond City North, Jessore Road, Nagerbazar:
The puja for the residents of 940 flats is in its second year.
“We have donated to the needy and have visited Aila-affected areas and distributed relief,” says vice-president
Sanjay Das.

Bidhan Abasan, FB Block, Salt Lake: Promoting cultural integrity is the theme for the 24th puja being celebrated by the residents of 210 flats. “We promote a healthy ambience by encouraging people from different walks of life to celebrate together,” says cultural secretary Indrajit Sarkar.

Iswarchandra Niwas, Ultadanga: The puja in its 30th year brings together the residents of 127 flats. “We are promoting awareness on issues like the ills of smoking and need for blood donation on festive days,” says secretary
Debojyoti Ghosh.

Jal Vayu Vihar, LB Block, Salt Lake: Residents of the 282 flats here unite to usher in their 20th puja this year. “A hundred children from a child-care home will participate in the community lunch on Ashtami,” says general secretary
Arabinda Mazumdar.

Suncity, Ultadanga: Residents of the 300 flats here celebrate their sixth puja together. “The Roop (beauty) Competition is a top draw. We are also providing medical facility for support staff and domestic help in the complex,” says secretary S. Lahiri.

Shree Krishna Gardens, Beliaghata: Actress Koneenica Banerjee inaugurates the puja for 108 flats in its fourth year. “Bhajan Sandhya by children from a blind school and contests like recycling of waste are the highlights,” says president
Subhas Morarka.

Surendranath Cooperative Housing Society, Maniktala: The 72 flats started the fun on Panchami and performed Tagore’s Abhyarthana on Saptami. “Over the years, we have seen the puja grow a lot. It’s now on a much bigger scale,” says Dr Kanchan Pathak, cultural secretary.

Manicktala Cooperative Housing Society, Maniktala: Residents of 140 flats participated in skits and agomoni songs as their puja entered the 36th year. “We celebrate it like one big joint family,” smiles Kanishka Dutta of the puja committee. The ekchala idol was made in the complex itself.

Karunamoyee Housing Estate, Salt Lake: The puja in its 30th year brings together residents of 880 flats. Apart from The Telegraph Hand In Hand events, there are several cultural programmes. “Community dining is one of the main attractions,” says Pijush Ranjan Saha, working president.

IC Block Residents Welfare Association, Salt Lake: The 18-year-old puja is celebrated by 960 families. Musical chairs and sit-and-draw are the highlights. The Navami feast is also very popular. “Every year, we try to do something different,” says Rafikul Islam, joint secretary.

Mahavir Vikas Puja Committee, Block HC, Salt Lake: Residents of 270 flats will take part in Antakshari, uludhwani and shankho badan competitions. “The prizes of The Telegraph Hand In Hand are big hits!” says Abhijit Mukherjea, cultural secretary.

Bidhannagar BH Block Society, Salt Lake: It’s silver jubilee year and residents pay tribute to Rabindranath Tagore. The pandal is modelled on Shyamali, Tagore’s house in Santiniketan. “It is our way of creating awareness about Tagore among the youth of today,” says Shankar Dutta, treasurer.

Purbachal Cluster 2, Salt Lake: Residents of the 120 flats in this complex join in the fun with skits and song-and-dance performances on the four days. “The best thing about our puja is the homely atmosphere,” says Sankat Taran Saha, secretary.

Animikha Apartment (C & D Block), Newtown: The puja is in its fifth year, bringing together residents of 176 flats. The idol is in sabeki daker saaj. “On Navami we will stage Marjina Abdallah,” says Debashis Basu, cultural
secretary.

Newtown Animika Abasan (MIG and LIG), Rajarhat: The puja is turning four this year, bringing together residents of 184 flats for four days of fun. “The biggest attraction of our puja is the homely atmosphere,” says Debashish Banerjee, the housing secretary.

East Enclave Cooperative Society, Newtown: Celebrating their seventh puja, residents will enact skits like Chokhhe Angool Dada and Gayi Bhais Paani Mein. Dance drama Abhishar is also on the cards. “We have displayed handicrafts by residents in the pandal,” says Shyamali Mukherjee, secretary.