Suruchi Sangha launches theme song penned by Mamata

Kolkata: The theme song of Suruchi Sangha, composed by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, has been launched on Monday. This is the fourth consecutive year when the Chief Minister has penned the theme song for the Puja committee.

The theme song has been launched on the auspicious day of Mahalaya. The theme song – Jayo Maa Jayo Durga – has been sung by the Minister of State for Information and Cultural Affairs department Indranil Sen and Lopamudra Mitra.

Suruchi Sangha is one of the most famous Pujas in the city and every year, lakhs of people turn up at the Puja pandal to get a glimpse of the brilliant artwork. The Puja is going to pull a huge crowd this year as well, because of its unique theme. This year, the theme of the Puja is Maa Aschen Maatir Ghore – Shiuli Gandha Utsav Jure.

On Monday, there was a huge gathering at the Puja pandal. The state Youth Services and Sports minister Aroop Biswas, who is the key person of the Puja committee, was present in the pandal during the release of the theme song. Sen was also present at the programme on Monday. Actors from Tollywood and many eminent personalities attended the programme as well.

The celebration of the Puja started from the day of Mahalaya as the actors from Tollywood were found dancing at the beats of dhaak.

A wide array of visual treats, starting from 3D artwork to murals, will be there in the Puja pandal. Everything will be done only by using bamboo and clay. Artists have created various designs on bamboo structures using clay. The interior of the Pandal has been decorated with 3D clay artwork. At the same time, there will be "clay etching" and murals on the walls of the Puja pandal. There will also be clay idols of different plants, flowers and birds on the walls of the Puja pandals, as symbols of clean environment and greenery. It will also give the message of the fight against global warming.

Moreover, this is the first time in the country when the ceiling of a pandal is getting constructed using the bark of papaya tree.

It may be mentioned that soil of different colours is found in different parts of Bengal. There will be a unique artwork at the middle of the Puja pandal and it will be developed using soil of different colours.