In pics: Theme pandals, morning ‘anjali’ and more on the second day of Saraswati Puja

North Kolkata Tarun Samiti Club near Sovabazar Metro paid tribute to matinee idol Mahanayak Uttam Kumar with its Saraswati Puja pandal themed ‘Oti Uttam’

The theme for Manicktala’s Thanthania Swami Vivekananda Sporting Club for their Saraswati Puja pandal was ‘Maa’ depicting motherhood

Paying tribute to the late Zakir Hussain, Kestopur’s Prafulla Kanan (West) Adhibasi Bindra curated ‘Ustaad’ theme for Saraswati Puja

The pandal of Siriti Bidyabitan was decorated maintaining the traditional theme of Saraswati Puja

Behala Nutan Dal had a musical theme in its diamond jubilee year. The stunning idol has been made by artist Naba Kumar Paul

Bowbazar’s Bata Krishna Dham’s Saraswati Puja completed 120 years this year

Students of Taki Boys School, Sealdah, took part in the morning ‘pushpanjali’ on Monday

The Nopany Institute in north Kolkata’s Girish Park upheld the tradition of Saraswati Puja, with students creating intricate rangoli designs, coordinating their attire to reflect the spirit of Basant Panchami. Plastic and thermocol were avoided to go eco-friendly

The theme colour for La Maternelle High & Primary School’s Saraswati Puja in Gariahat was red and white and the celebration was named ‘Prabhavati’, showcasing the role of Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar in women’s education in Bengal