Archive · 26 Aug 2026
VHP urges Bengal Durga Puja committees to follow traditions
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, or VHP, spoke to people who organise Durga Puja in Bengal.
It asked them to follow Hindu scriptures and Sanatani traditions.
The group said the Goddess’s idols and decorations should be shown respectfully.
It also said pandals should have a calm and religious atmosphere.
The VHP described Durga Puja as more than just a festival.
It called the celebration an important part of Hindu heritage, culture and social life.
The appeal was made at a meeting in Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Many priests, religious teachers and puja committee representatives attended.
The Vishwa Hindu Parishad urged Bengal’s Durga Puja committees to follow Hindu scriptures and Sanatani traditions.
The VHP asked organisers to present idols, installations and decorations respectfully and avoid disrespecting the Goddess.
The appeal was made at a South Bengal organisational meeting focused on preserving Kolkata’s “sattvik” character.
VHP functionary Saikat Roy called for religious dignity, purity and a disciplined atmosphere at pandals.
The meeting took place at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake, with priests, religious figures and puja representatives attending.
- Who
- The Vishwa Hindu Parishad, its functionary Saikat Roy, religious figures, priests and Durga Puja committee representatives.
- What
- The VHP appealed to Durga Puja committees to organise celebrations according to Hindu scriptures and Sanatani traditions.
- When
- On Wednesday, ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
- Where
- At the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre in Salt Lake, Kolkata.
- Why
- To preserve the “sattvik” character, religious dignity, cultural traditions and heritage of Kolkata’s Durga Puja.
- Organisation
- Vishwa Hindu Parishad
- Festival
- Durga Puja
- Meeting theme
- Preserving the “sattvik” character of Kolkata’s Durga Puja
- Location
- Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake, Kolkata
- Main appeal
- Follow Hindu scriptures and Sanatani traditions
- Requested standards
- Respectful presentation of idols, installations and decorations
- Participants
- Religious personalities, priests, acharyas, puja committee representatives and VHP office-bearers