Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Durga Puja Committees in Kolkata to Offer Braille Access
Around 250 Durga Puja committees in Kolkata are making the festival more accessible.
They will have Braille displays and special pathways to help people with visual impairments and other disabilities enjoy the celebrations.
A Braille guide has also been launched.
This aims to ensure everyone can participate in the joy of Durga Puja.
250 Durga Puja committees will install Braille display stands.
Samajsebi Sangha is creating an exclusive access route for differently abled devotees.
A Braille Durga Puja Guide has been launched.
The initiative aims to make Durga Puja inclusive.
Differently Abled & Senior Citizen Friendly Durgotsab Awards will be given.
- Who
- Durga Puja committees and organizers
- What
- Are installing Braille display stands and creating accessible routes.
- When
- This year's Durga Puja
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To make the festivities more inclusive for the visually impaired and differently abled.
Accessibility Advocates
Traditional Organizers
Inclusion vs. Implementation
Accessibility Advocates
Focuses on ensuring full participation of all community members.
Traditional Organizers
Focuses on implementing changes within the scope of traditional practices and resources.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Kolkata
- Number of Committees
- 250
- Accessibility Feature
- Braille display stands and exclusive access routes
- Purpose
- To make festivities inclusive
