Katol Road Durgotsav Khunti Puja today
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Nagpur: The Sarbajanin Durgotsava Committee, Katol Road, will mark the beginning of its 65th year of Durga Puja festivities with the traditional Khunti Puja on Sunday at 10.30am at Basant Panchami Maidan, CPWD Quarters, Katol Road.
The ceremony, symbolising the start of pandal preparations, will be held in the presence of Vijay Ramani, president; Ranjan Sahai, chief patron; Dr Dipankar Shome, chief advisor; Partha Sarathy Roy, patron; and Dr Sajal Mitra, dean, Lata Mangeshkar Medical College & Hospital, along with committee members, devotees, and well-wishers.
Carrying forward a six-decade-old tradition, the Katol Road Durga Puja is renowned for promoting cultural unity, social harmony, and devotional fervor. The committee has invited citizens of Nagpur to participate in the Khunti Puja and be part of this historic milestone. For details, contact 9503451901.
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