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Religion
Guwahati’s Traditional Kali Pujas Held Under Tin Roofs and Earthen Idols
✍️ The Assam Tribune
🗓 08 Nov 2026, 03:02 PM
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In Guwahati, centuries‑old Kali pujas continue in modest venues, with makeshift tin roofs, earthen idols and borrowed benches illustrating community devotion.
The city of Guwahati in Assam continues to host its historic Kali pujas in neighbourhoods where resources are limited but devotion runs deep.
Many of these celebrations take place under temporary tin roofs erected for the occasion, a practice that has persisted for decades as a cost‑effective solution.
The idols worshipped are often crafted from locally sourced clay, reflecting traditional artistry, while seating for devotees is arranged on benches borrowed from nearby households or community centres.
Organisers and participants say the modest settings reinforce the communal spirit of the puja, allowing families to gather without the extravagance of modern venues.
Many of these celebrations take place under temporary tin roofs erected for the occasion, a practice that has persisted for decades as a cost‑effective solution.
The idols worshipped are often crafted from locally sourced clay, reflecting traditional artistry, while seating for devotees is arranged on benches borrowed from nearby households or community centres.
Organisers and participants say the modest settings reinforce the communal spirit of the puja, allowing families to gather without the extravagance of modern venues.