Culture & Community
A Puja that brings people together
The Puja is at the heart of our celebration, but the pandal is also a place where people meet, enjoy performances and cheer on young talent. Alongside the religious observances, Kumari Puja is performed during the night-long Dasamahavidya Puja. Music, dance, children's competitions and community activities bring different generations together in Chetla.
Cultural Programmes
A stage for artists and local talent
Our cultural programmes feature singers, dancers, vocal artists and other performers, including established names and talents from the local community. We believe a community celebration should offer people a chance both to enjoy art and to share it. By making room for emerging performers alongside experienced artists, the programme helps local talent meet a live audience and become part of the festival's story.
Children's Competitions
A place for children to create and perform
Drawing, singing and dance competitions give children a chance to try something new, show what they can do and enjoy being part of a shared celebration. These events are not only competitions; they are moments for confidence, encouragement and the simple happiness of taking the stage or showing a piece of work to others.
The Night of Worship
Kumari Puja
Kumari Puja is performed during the night-long Dasamahavidya observance. It is one of the most quietly moving moments of our celebration, held with reverence as part of the night of worship.
During the Puja
Care that continues beyond the pandal
During the Puja, our community initiatives include distributing blankets to people in need, providing educational stationery to children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and arranging bhog for members of the community. These activities are organised alongside the celebration and form a practical part of our connection with the wider community.
Agnikar
Year-round social work through Agnikar
Our sister initiative, Agnikar, carries out social work throughout the year with orphanages, children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds and other underserved communities. Its work extends beyond the Puja season and reflects an ongoing commitment to people and communities who may need support.
