Abir keeps company on the kashor while a toddler beats the dhaak

What: Micromax presents The Telegraph Puja Premier League, in association with Kutchina

On Abir’s special request, little Shouvanika Chowdhury blew the conch shell for the first time. “She is so sporting,” said Abir

Where: Garia Nabadurga in Garia

“The kids here are really smart, especially the two boys with the dhunuchi. They are so cheerful.... That should be the spirit of the Pujas,” said Abir

The theme: “This year we have chosen shubha-ashubher dwando (conflict between good and evil) as our theme. Goddess Durga has been given a new look with a traditional touch. The pandal is the war ground with a cyclone striking,” said Asish Naskar, the advertising secretary of Nabadurga puja committee.

Rooting for Garia Nabadurga is: Abir Chatterjee. Abir urged people to vote for Garia Nabadurga specially because he is “the only male ambassador in the PPL!” “The Puja Premier League is something new for us. The fusion of old and new is the highlight of Garia Nabadurga. For me, Pujas are never complete without a visit to Garia Nabadurga. I remember whenever we use to get stuck in the traffic jam near Garia during Durga Puja we would say it must be for Nabadurga!” laughed Abir.

Abir tries his hand at the dhaak. “Hope I did a good job!”