In pics: Sweets, soft drinks, rice, veggies & snacks on Annakoot Puja at north Kolkata home

The Bhattacharyas are continuing with their family tradition with faith and dedication since 1985

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Published 02.11.24, 09:24 PM

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Women distribute ‘prasad’ of Annakut Puja to devotees waiting on the road below at Madan Mohantola on Saturday

Ashim Paul

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Devotees arrive at the Annakoot Puja at the Bhattacharya family home at Balaram Ghosh Street in north Kolkata on Saturday

Amit Datta

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The offering to the deities includes 60kg rice, 100kgs of mixed vegetables and 115 to 120 kinds of sweets. Even soft drinks, ‘phuchka’, chocolates and whatever devotees eat in day-to-day life are offered

Amit Datta

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The puja was started in 1985 by late Bhupati Bhattacharya and is now being continued by his son, Subrata, and daughter-in-law, Lopamudra Bhattacharya

Amit Datta

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Around 600 to 700 devotees come to the Bhattacharya household to receive the ‘prasad’ from afternoon till night

Amit Datta

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The family head, Subrata Bhattacharya, said: ‘Annakut Puja is a way of life for us which we cannot give up. Wherever we are, my wife and I ensure that we continue with our family tradition with utmost dedication and faith’

Amit Datta

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