Patna: Durga Puja happens to be one of the most sought-after events in the city because it does not only provide joy to worshipers, but also serves as a livelihood source to many people involved in various professions.
A number of seasonal jobs are generated during weeklong celebrations.
Therefore, small workers, small entrepreneurs, and craftsmen all pinnate their hopes and rely on this one year to get money and support their families financially.
Exactly from idol makers and modern clay to decorators, vendors, vendors, fabric dealers, tailors, flower shops, food ingredients, and priests, spacious labor involved in the puja celebration.
Last year, this festival was a low affair because of Covid-19 pandemic.
However, with the beginning of Navaratra in a full swing this time, all marginal workers and entrepreneurs are happy.
“With the grace of God I sell toys worth 4,000 in Saptami because of an increase in footsteps,” Sonu, a toy seller, told reporters on Wednesday.
Idolus makers are also obtained well during Navaratra.
“Repellent of the office from various committees held this year’s Puja Durga approached us to make idols of various sizes.
Because our entire family is involved in this business, we provide 10 idols,” said Suresh Pandit from Kumhar Toli in West Patna.
According to estimates, more than 2,000 Dewi Durga’s idols are sold in the city this year.
Emergency food stalls also do business that are fast by teasing people who pass by ‘tirat’, their ‘Gappas’ goals, and candy.
Raushan, the vendor of the Kadamkuan region, claimed that he would benefit from at least Rs 25,000 from this year’s food stall.
In addition, restaurants and snacks witnessed an increase in their income in a rush of visitors.
Some famous restaurants have also announced discounts on various goods until October 17.
Because most of the Puja committees have decided to distribute the ‘Bhog’ packages that have been finished and ‘Prasad’ for three consecutive days in the middle of a pandemic, they employ professional catering services for purposes.
In addition, pandal makers, some of which have been employed from Jharkhand and West Bengal, have made a lot of money.
Social scientists, Nawal Kishore Chaudhary, said Durga Puja had changed a lot in the past few decades.
“This is no longer traditional puja, but the program managed professionally with a mixture of traditions, pleasure, and food,” he added.
He also appreciated the fact that this festival provides livelihoods, though for a while, to a large number of people working in an unorganized sector.