Durga Puja has turned out to be more of a social festival. The preparation required to make it successful depends entirely on the contributions from all the sections of the society.  Bangalinet has brought forward these important people who are behind the glory of the festival.

Writer contributing his works in Puja Barshikis________________
Dibyendu Palit is a well-known professional writer of Bengali literature. For him, Durga Puja is the biggest Bengali festival without which Bengali life would have been quiet, gray and dull. He contributes his works in Puja Barshikis but as he chooses to write not more than one or two stories, there is not much of a pressure. Speaking to Bangalinet about  

the difference between regular writing and writing for puja barshikis he says, “I sincerely try to maintain the proper standards in all my works. I do not make any differences. But what I’ve been observing for quite sometime is that Bengali literature has become dependant on Puja Barshikis. Seventy percent of the works

that are published as books later appears in the Puja Barshikis.” Puja for him is staying at home and participating in the celebrations in his apartment complex. Aptly describing his activity then he says, “What I really do is meet people who are busy on other times. “Adda” may be the right word to describe my activity during the puja.” 

A ten-year-old girl_____________________
Kamalika Sarkar, a ten-year-old girl (2001) is pretty excited that the pujas are coming. " Puja means a lot of fun. We'll be pandal hopping all over Kolkata. Then there are also other kinds of fun as there will be a month long holiday. Reading comics and playing games with friends without being bothered are the best things".