Prayagraj, 18 Oct (HS): At the Durga Puja pandal in GTB

Nagar (Guru Teg Bahadur Nagar) in Kareli, former Mayor of Prayagraj, Abhilasha

Gupta Nandi, was given a grand welcome and felicitation by committee members,

presenting her with a bouquet. Afterward, she lit a lamp, worshipped Goddess

Bhagwati, and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity.

Speaking on the occasion, former Mayor Abhilasha Gupta Nandi

praised the pandal's unique theme, saying that the pandal has been decorated to

reflect the culture of bygone eras, antiques that are vanishing, and

traditional lifestyles. Its primary purpose is to introduce the new generation

to the objects, lifestyle, and traditions of the past.

She said that in this era of modernity, it is essential to

preserve our cultural heritage and ancient traditions. Such events not only

revive our old memories but also introduce future generations to the importance

of our culture and traditions. This is a commendable effort towards preserving

vanishing ancient objects and traditions.

This initiative by the GTB Nagar Durga Puja Committee aims

to spread religious faith, as well as Indian culture, historical heritage, and

traditional lifestyle to the masses. Committee members included Pradeep Dutt,

Gyanendra Srivastava, Rajat Ghosh, Akram Bhai Shagun, Sandeep, Anshu

Srivastava, Kusum Srivastava, Mitali Dutta, Ram Kumar Khanna, Abhishek Verma

Pallavi, and devotees.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi