TANUSHREE DUTTA POOJA BANNERJEE

I was definitely looking forward to some in-person pandal hopping with my family this year. I’m a traditional old school Bengali woman. But I will just visit Kali Bari (temple in Mumbai) for the Pujo as it has been a family custom for years. And I will save the pandal hopping for next year, if things go well.

I miss the celebrations a lot. I used to meet all my family members during this time, both from my mother’s side as well as father’s side. I haven’t met them for so long, especially all the elders of the family as they are at a higher risk. I will celebrate Pujo this year by making payesh and kosha mangsho at home… my favourite delicacies. Our family members are in Delhi, so we’ll be going live with them and be part of the rituals virtually.