Kandi's Saraswati Puja Pandal Adorned with 'Mother's Lap' Theme, Reviving Rural Bengal Songs

• Saraswati Puja in Kandi, Murshidabad, features a unique 'Mother's Lap' theme, similar to Durga Puja's thematic celebrations.
• The Green Union club, celebrating its 14th anniversary, showcases lost folk songs of rural Bengal, including Baul, Jhumur, Bhadu, and Alkap.
• The pandal also includes songs by popular artists Arijit Singh and Zubin Garg, with a depiction of Arijit Singh singing to Goddess Saraswati.
• Artist Rajesh Das conceptualized and brought the 'Mother's Lap' theme to life with a budget of approximately three lakh rupees.
• Kandi Municipality Chairman Jaydeb Ghatak inaugurated the puja, which aims to attract a large public turnout.

Why It Matters: Kandi's Saraswati Puja blends traditional folk music with modern themes, creating a unique cultural celebration.