In Jayanagar-Majilpur, gateway to the Sunderbans estuary, took part in #MahaNavami Aarati at the 450 years old #DurgaPuja of the Matilal family, affiliated to eminent philosopher, Padmabhushan, late Bimal Krishna Matilal, who taught in Oxford & was born in Jayanagar.

On #MahaNavami in Sarada-Ramakrishna Seva Mission in South 24Prgs. Always feel happy to spend time here with Mata Ji & other members of the Ashram who are doing selfless service for the underprivileged. #Durgapuja2022

On #MahaAshtami visited a number of #DurgaPuja organised by well known media personalities. Started with veteran journalist & BJP state spokesperson Shri Sanmoy Banerjee’s “barir” #DurgaPuja. Was happy to meet our young karykartas & to see them actively organise the Puja.

Visited the “Samay24” channel #DurgaPuja. #MahaAshtami

Visited #DurgaPuja organised by veteran journalist Shri Arkaprabha Sarkar. #MahaAshtami

In Satgacchia, Purba Burdwan, inaugurated #DurgaPuja bookstall organised by BJP. Was deeply touched by their warm welcome, despite my running late. Donated books & briefly addressed our karyakartas on the uniqueness of the #UNESCO heritage tag & #ModiGovt’s historic effort!

Visited the #DurgaPuja organised & led by Matri Shakti & had prasad & interacted with the organisers. Inspiring to see our women karykartas & leaders take a frontline role in organising #DurgaPujo2022

In Bolpur on #MahaSaptami visited the historic 288 years old Surul Rajbari #DurgaPuja. Was joined by our karyakarta friends & leaders. Was happy to meet the scion of the Surul Rajbari Sh Soumen Sircar & other members. This Puja fits perfectly into the #UNESCO heritage narrative.

Was delighted to see our mandal leaders & karyakartas active in organising #DurgaPuja… In a number of pockets across Nadia south, their #durgapujapandal are creatively designed & rooted to tradition & imparting a cultural message!

The districts have some excellent #durgapujapandal, this one in Taherpur the Pandal is in form of a Swami Narayan Temple. In Taherpur, in this very ground PM Shri Narendra Modi’s addressed a historic public meeting in 2019, which saw huge response.

Despite many challenges, our karyakartas & leaders in the districts are actively involved in celebrating & organising #DurgaPuja at various levels. Spent some time at one such Durga Puja pandal with Sh Ashis Biswas BJP MLA, Krishnaganj. #DurgaPujo

In Ranaghat-Badkulla-Taherpur area, Nadia district, joined our karyakartas & district leaders on #MahaSasthi in celebrating #DurgaPuja. Amazing talent, creativity, fascinating Puja pandals, various communities participating. Spoke of the uniqueness of the #UNESCO heritage tag!

Alipore, #Durgapuja2022… the #ModiGovt’s historic move to get #UNESCO heritage tag for #DurgaPujo has generated great enthusiasm among Pujo organisers! #SyamaPrasadDurgotsavSamman

#DurgaPujo2022, North Kolkata, inspiring creativity & talent, spoke of the #UNESCO heritage tag & #ModiGovt’s unique effort to ensure it! #SyamaPrasadDurgotsavSamman