ode to the deity: The goddess at Shree Housing Complex shared the stage with children, who presented the dance drama Sharodarpan on Saptami. The events this puja at the New Town address focussed on providing a platform for budding child artistes. The entries for a sit-and-draw were displayed on Ashtami. An audio-play will be staged on Navami circle of light: The priest conducts arati at Utsa The Condoville (MIG), in New Town. The events list for Navami comprises sit-and-draw, shankho baadon and dhunuchi naachholy harmony: The Puja at Utsa The Condoville (HIG) in New Town is as traditional as can be. But what the youngsters enjoyed the most were programmes like Weekend Dance, Puja Fashion and musical performances. An antakshari and a Naga dance on Navami will add to the festive feel cause for celebration: A fashion show by residents on Saptami showcasing traditional dresses was a hit at City High on Prince Anwar Shah Road. Along with entertainment, charity to spastic children and an old-age home is top priority for this pujaALL ABOUT TRADITION: The puja at Victoria Greens on Garia Main Road is an attempt to keep alive all that’s traditional — be it the look of the goddess, the folk dances showcased on Saptami or the programme of old songs slated for Navamiclarion call: Women at Oxford View gear up for a shankho baadon contest on Navami. Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja contests at the Diamond Harbour Road estate, on Dashami at her service: Women prepare for the puja on Saptami at Kaikhali Panchabati Complex on VIP Road. Bihu dance was performed later. On Navami, a mehendi-application session and an antakshari will be heldsong SUNG TRUE: A cultural programme at New Town Animikha Abasan on Saptami. Dhak competition, dandiya, go-as-you-like and antakshari are lined up for Navamifirst family: The idols at Bidhannagar BH Block in Salt Lake. A magic show on Saptami was enjoyed thoroughly by the children. Shankho baadon on Navami promises to keep ma and mashima in good spirits, toowhile she watches: A little girl performs at the cultural programme on Saptami at Animikha Sanjori (C&D Block), New Town. On Ashtami, children put up a dance drama, Goopi Bagha

lCMC Housing Complex: There’s plenty of activity on Navami at this Barisha pandal — Sera Uttar, dhunuchi naach, Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja contests. Bijoya Sammilani function includes cultural programmes by residents.

lPatipukur Sarkari Abasan: It’s time to jive away the last two days of the Pujas at this SK Deb Road address with dhunuchi naach and a choreographed item on Navami, and dandiya on Dashami.

lSangam Residential Complex: Community feast for residents and their guests at this Sarat Chatterjee Road puja. Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja contest winners will hog the limelight on Navami.

lLaketown Banaphool Rental Housing: A spot quiz tested the IQ of residents at this Sreebhumi estate on Ashtami. Band Crusaders played later in the day. Antakshari and Sera Uttar on Navami.

lONGC Green Tower: Garba on Navami will appeal to people of all communities residing in this Golf Green estate.

lPally Unnayan Samity: Shankho baadon, Sera Uttar and Family of the Puja contest on Navami at this estate on Jessore Road. Bijoya Sammilani function will include song-and-dance performances by residents.

lPurbayan Apartments: Residents of this estate on Purbachal Main Road are treated to cultural programmes every Puja day. Spot quiz and magic show will be the top draws on Navami.

lRail Vihar: Candle-lighting competition, shankho baadon and dhunuchi naach keep up the Puja spirit on Navami. Community lunch is a speciality at this East Kolkata Township estate.

lRegent Estate: Antakshari on Navami at this traditional puja in Jadavpur. The fun and frolic will continue into Dashami with dhunuchi naach and Sera Uttar.

lSamadrita Cooperative Housing Society: The atmosphere is homely. The play Nishpotti on Saptami, staged by the women, was much applauded. Dhunuchi naach on Navami.

lManjulika Housing Society: With tradition and rituals high on the priority list of this puja near Ruby General Hospital, shankho baadon and dhunuchi naach will feature on Navami.

lMandeville Apartments: A busy Navami with shankho baadon, antakshari, dance, and Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja contests at this south Calcutta address.

lMecon Tower: Antakshari, Sera Uttar, Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja will be enjoyed by all on Navami at this Prince Anwar Shah Road puja.

lSaurav Abasan: Antakshari on Navami will be as enthralling as the fashion show and dhunuchi naach on Ashtami at this Salt Lake puja.

lVidyasagar Niketan: On Navami afternoon, residents of this Salt Lake estate will enjoy Sera Uttar, Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja, along with a delicious bhog.

lPurbachal Abasan: After three action-packed days, a vegetarian cooking contest will be held on Navami afternoon at Purbachal Central Playground, in Salt Lake.

lJhowtala Progressive Apartments: A joke contest on Navami is a novel item on the event list of this estate on Jhowtala Road. The other star events are Sera Uttar, Family of the Puja and Personality of the Puja contests.