Billiground, October 19: The festive spirit reached its zenith on October 17 as the Billiground Bazaar Durga Puja Committee celebrated the auspicious occasion of Maha Saptami during the ongoing 63rd Sree Sree Sarbajanin Durga Puja. The event, held at the festival grounds, attracted a large gathering of local residents and devotees.
The evening programme commenced at 7:30 PM in the presence of distinguished dignitaries. Mr. Guruprasad, ASI, Fire Brigade In-charge, Billiground, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Joining him as Guests of Honour were Mrs. Sabitri Burman, Up-Sarpanch of Gram Panchayat Harinagar, and Mr. Samir Sutar, a prominent and well-respected personality of the area. In accordance with traditional customs, the Puja Committee felicitated the esteemed guests by presenting them with ceremonial shawls as a mark of respect.
The formal proceedings began with a warm welcome address delivered by Mr. Dilip Kumar Das, PSM, who extended his heartfelt greetings to the gathering and highlighted the cultural significance of the annual festival.
A major highlight of the evening was the prize distribution ceremony. Dignitaries and guests took the stage to distribute prizes to the winners of various competitions and events that were conducted throughout the day. Following the ceremony, the audience was treated to a vibrant cultural programme showcasing local talent, which kept the attendees captivated.
The successful event concluded with a formal vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Hiranmoy Roy, Ex-Pradhan, who expressed his gratitude to the guests, committee members, volunteers and the public for their overwhelming support in making the Maha Saptami celebrations a grand success.
