Shillong, Sep 23 (UNI) There will be 257 community and five Durga Pujas across Meghalaya this year with the largest number of 64 to be organized in State capital Shillong, the Central Puja Committee (CPC) said on Friday.
“Since there is a relaxation of COVID-19 protocols in force and Corona infection is in declining in Meghalaya along with the rest of the country, all Durga Puja Committees are making preparations to celebrate the incoming festival with pomp and gaiety,” CPC General Secretary, J.L. Das said.
In Shillong city, the Sonathan Dharmasabha (Harisabha), Laban will be celebrating its 127th year of the pujas, Assomiya Naamghar (Ruprekha), Lower Jail Road and Laban Namghar will celebrate 100 years of the pujas, Kench’s Trace Durga Puja Committee will celebrate 75th year, AC Lane Durga Puja Committee, Police Bazar will celebrate 75th year, Shree Shree Rajasthan Durga Puja Committee, Lukier Road will celebrate over 60 years of puja, Oakland-Biver Road Durga Puja Committee and Laban Shiv Mandir will celebrate 50 years.