Organising its 35th sarbojonin Puja, the Congress Bhavan is among the oldest Puja pandals in Pune. Dr Pulak Thakur from the pandal said, “The Puja will begin with a dance recital by Dr Nilanjana Mukherjee, followed by the inauguration ceremony by Pune Police Commissioner Dr K Venkatesham.” The programme also features musical performances by Tapas Mukherjee and troupe, Lambada live by Manoj Pandya as well as Smaraner Swarnabindu by Madhumita Ghosh. A dance performance by children from the Dharamvir Shamburaje Orphanage and Old Age Home will also be held.

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“We will hold an event called Subarnarekha, in which dances based on rural forms will be performed. They will be performed by children and women alike. We have also asked in-house children to perform a skit based on environment and water crisis awareness,” said Bablu Maity, president.

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Attractions views of Congress Bhawan The bhog: On Saptami (today), Ashtami (October 6) and Navami (October 7), bhog will be served post the Pushpanjali. “You can pay Rs 100 and buy a coupon. The bhog thali comprises of khichuri, labra (mixed vegetable), tomato chutney, payesh and mishti. Be there before 1 pm,” insists Madhumita Ghosh, vice president and cultural head of the committee.

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