Kolkata: Pandemic does not only change the way we celebrate our festival but also how the ritual is done.
Close to 175 priests in various stages of seniority have gathered in Kolkata for a nine-day workshop to learn about Covid-19 safety guidelines during future puja durga and how to do various rituals that combine the protocol.
They will also be given a flash course to polish their singing skills and many of them have just joined the profession.
The workshop starting on Sunday night was held at Sovabazar Rajabari in North Kolkata.
“Pandemics have changed our festival and how we do rituals.
In a festival such as Durga Puja, the most crowded part is part of the pandal, where gods are positioned and the priest does rituals.
So, from a safety perspective, it is important for the priests responsible Answer to perform rituals has a correct understanding of safety guidelines not only for their own safety but also the visitors and to ensure that all rituals are done to comply with regulations, “said Jayanta Kushary of Sarba Bharatiya Prachya Vidya Academy, a oriental study school.
The government has made mandatory masks in public places.
“But puja cannot be done wearing something sewn.
So, we will teach them on how to tie Hanky big or a piece of cloth during that time.
They also have to ensure that the whole place is associated and they are fully vaccinated,” Kushary said.
Last year the maximum number could enter the pandal to offer Anjali at a certain time point repaired.
“The priests must ensure that the number does not exceed.
Also, throwing flowers on the gods will not be permitted.
The worshipers must put flowers at the point of designated from where they will be picked up.
People gathered in front of the priests clicking on idol images.
The priests must Ensure that it doesn’t happen, “Kushary said.
The number of durga pujas in the city and suburbs has increased, including the community of Durga Pujas and those who are famous in the housing community.
This has increased the demand for priests to perform rituals related to the festival.
Many new people have joined the profession to fill in demand and supply of gap.
“During the workshop we will train them, new, about how to chant the mantra correctly and work on their diction.
They will also be shown the right way to do rituals,” Kushary said.
Workshop trained the priest on a safe puja ritual
