Grand decorations and attractive tableaux have been adding to the festive spirit of Navratri in Sanskardhani. Durga pandals across the city are drawing devotees with their unique themes and religious displays. While one pandals in Sadar is adorned with silver, others made arrangement of boat ride, a replica of Hawa Mahal and tableaux of the 12 Jyotirlingas. At the Shri Bazar Kali Durga Utsav Samiti in Lane No. 7, Sadar, the pandal has been decorated with around 90 kg of silver. The silver throne weighing 45 kg, canopy weighing 13.5 kg, crown weighing 11 kg and necklaces weighing 5 kg each are among the main attractions. A silver waist ornament, a decorated lion, two elephants and silver footwear have also been included in the pandal’s decoration. Other Durga committees in Sadar have also made special arrangements. The Shri Durgotsav Samiti in Lane No.

 

11 has adorned the goddess with 8 kg of silver. The Vaishnavi Durga Utsav Samiti has been continuing its tradition for 58 years. At the Shri Siddh Ganesh Parivar Durga Utsav Samiti, devotees are worshipping Goddess Durga along with Lord Ganesh and Lord Kartikeya. Navratri celebrations are also drawing crowds in Gora Bazar. The New Jyoti Durga Utsav Samiti has created a tableau of the Surkanda Devi Temple, which is among the 51 Shakti Peeths. The replica of Hawa Mahal at the Sarvajanik Durga Utsav Samiti in Azad Chowk is another major attraction. At the Mitra Milan Durga Utsav Samiti in Bilhari, Goddess Durga is worshipped in her Mahishasura Mardini form. The ‘Paintinaka Ki Maharani’ pandals of the Jai Maa Durga Utsav Samiti offers devotees a glimpse of the 12 Jyotirlingas. These elaborate decorations and religious displays have added to the festive atmosphere across Sadar, Gora Bazar and other parts of the city.