Three decades of devotion: Boring Canal Road’s Vyapaar Mandali keeps Puja tradition alive
For over three decades, Patna's Shri Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir Durga Puja Samiti, or Vyapaar Mandali, has been a cornerstone of festive celebrations. Eschewing traditional fundraising, the committee relies on voluntary donations to create elaborate pandals, costing around Rs 15-16 lakh. Despite limited space, they provide accommodation, water, and nightly khichdi to visitors.
For over three decades, Patna's Shri Shri Panchmukhi Hanuman Mandir Durga Puja Samiti, or Vyapaar Mandali, has been a cornerstone of festive celebrations. Eschewing traditional fundraising, the committee relies on voluntary donations to create elaborate pandals, costing around Rs 15-16 lakh. Despite limited space, they provide accommodation, water, and nightly khichdi to visitors.
