Archive · 23 Aug 2025
Kolkata Durga Puja Honors Roots, Social Work in 80th Year
A Kolkata Durga Puja, Samaj Sebi, is celebrating its 80th year by remembering its origins.
They're honoring the people who started the Puja to help refugees after Partition.
The theme is 'Pather Panchali 1946,' which includes decorating a street with art.
The idea came from freedom fighter Leela Roy, who wanted to promote harmony and social work through the Puja.
The Puja committee will also restore old houses and share their stories.
They plan to create a 'model street' with decorations to preserve their cultural heritage and serve the community.
Samaj Sebi Durga Puja is honoring its founding members in its 80th year.
The theme, 'Pather Panchali 1946,' reflects the club's roots in social work after Partition.
The puja committee will decorate a street with artifacts and preserve them as a 'model street'.
Leela Roy suggested starting the Durga Puja to promote harmony and social work.
The club plans to restore art deco-style houses in the area and share their history.
- Who
- Samaj Sebi Puja committee.
- What
- Samaj Sebi Durga Puja is honoring its founding members and roots by creating a model street.
- When
- In its 80th year, inspired by its 1946 origins.
- Where
- South Kolkata, near Lake View.
- Why
- To honor their founding members and continue their tradition of social work and community engagement.
- Puja Name
- Samaj Sebi
- Theme
- Pather Panchali 1946
- Year
- 80th
- Origin
- Post-Partition refugee support
- Initiator
- Leela Roy
- Project
- Model street with preserved artifacts
- Goal
- Promote harmony and social work