Siddhartha Sengupta,
Salt Lake

I would prefer to stick to the classic and traditional look of Ma Durga. We, pandal-hoppers, do move from one pandal to another to search of novelty in theme. But playing around with the idols according to the theme is not always appealing, even though it may draw cheap plaudits. I feel that the puja committee can work towards innovative concepts but preserve the traditional look as far as the idols are concerned.

Hirak Biswas,
Address not mentioned

I want to see the trendy face of the Devi in Durga puja 2010.

Guncha Arora,
Address not mentioned

For me, 2010 should come with a modern avatar of Devi. When the whole world is going through a revolution, let Ma also go through changes in look. That way wonders from across the globe can be made available before our eyes without burning a hole in our pockets.

Sandeep,
Address not mentioned

I’d prefer the traditional ekchala form of the goddess in Puja 2010. Nowadays, Durga puja has became commercialised and done with the motive of winning prizes. People too need to remember that they visit a pandal to see the goddess and not just the pandal.

M.N. Banerjee,
Jodhpur Park

Let the classic face of the Devi return next year. The real challenge for puja organisers lies in drawing crowds by doing minimal alterations possible to the idol.

Partha Mukherjee,
Address not mentioned

I would like the trendy form of Ma Durga in Puja 2010.

Mohor Dutta,
Address not mentioned

I think I would like to see the classic form more in 2010.

Narayan Maitra,
Auckland, New Zealand

The classic form of Durga is my choice for Puja 2010.

Purbayan Chatterjee
Sitarist

My vote would go for the traditional look of the goddess. One does not tamper with the look of one’s Mother. I have nothing against theme-based pujas. One may experiment as much as one likes with the pandal but the idol should not be touched. I was quite upset this year on seeing an idol with hair parted at a side.

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