Archive · 3 Oct 2025
Pandals Launch Women-Only Entrances to Enhance Safety
During the Durga Puja festival, some puja locations are creating special entrances called "Shurokkha Dwar" just for women, children, and older people.
This is to make sure they can visit safely without getting lost in the crowds.
The goal is to make the event safer and more enjoyable for everyone, recognizing the cultural importance of the celebration.
The entrances are designed to help people feel safer and more welcome during the festivities, showing respect for the event and the community.
Several puja pandals introduced women-only entrances called "Shurokkha Dwar".
The initiative aims to enhance the safety and security of female visitors.
It is designed to allow women, children, and the elderly to avoid crowded areas.
Shibmandir, Babubagan, and Behala Club are among the pandals participating.
Eveready Industries supports the initiative.
- Who
- Women, children, and the elderly are the primary beneficiaries. Puja organizers and Eveready Industries are key actors.
- What
- The "Shurokkha Dwar" initiative provides women-only entrances to puja pandals.
- When
- During Durga Puja celebrations.
- Where
- Implemented at several pandals across the city, including Shibmandir, Babubagan, and Behala Club.
- Why
- To ensure the safety and security of women, children, and elderly during crowded Durga Puja events.
- Initiative Name
- Shurokkha Dwar
- Purpose
- Enhance women's safety at Durga Puja
- Target Audience
- Women, children, and the elderly
- Implemented by
- Some Puja pandals, including Shibmandir, Babubagan, and Behala Club
- Key Supporter
- Eveready Industries