Make Calcutta Relevant Again Hosted the 2nd Edition of Khuti Pujo of Onyo Pujo

News Desk, News Nation 360 : The Second Edition of Onyo Pujo was announced by Make Calcutta Relevant Again. Onyo Pujo, a student-led effort that combined the rich customs of Bengal's grandest festival with the principles of sustainability, innovation, and cultural awareness, was hailed as a Durga Pujo with a Difference. Its foundation is in the spirit of regeneration. Prominent figures graced the launch event, including Prof Manoshi Roychowdhury, Co-Chairperson of Techno India Group; Neel Bhattacharya, Actor; and Sujata Chatterjee, Founder & MD of Twirl.store; Pauline Laravoire, Sustainability Director at Techno India Group and Founder of the Rebalance Institute; and Meghdut Roychowdhury, Founder of Make Calcutta Relevant Again and Chief Innovation Officer & Executive Director of Techno India Group. The "Khuti Pujo of Onyo Pujo" ceremonially

began this special Puja festival, paving the way for this year's new theme, "Naryal Katha," and unveiling the mascot, Naru Da, to encourage youths to view culture in terms of care for the environment as well as creative artistry. This year's pandal will be unique in being made almost exclusively of coconut and its numerous by-products—like coconut ropes, shavings, charcoal, and husk—exactly replicating the theme through exhibitionism of regeneration and sustainability. Students of Techno India Group are actively engaged in the designing and making of the pandal, contributing their creative skills, contemporary craftsmanship, and complete dedication to green-friendly practices. By working together, the puja hopes to mesh tradition and modern values, creating an energetic celebration of both cultural heritage and innovative forward thinking. Meghdut Roychowdhury, Founder of Make Calcutta Relevant Again, stated that the goal of Onyo Pujo was to reimagine the ancient customs in a way that appeals to today's young and the future environment. They needed to bring the legacy into line with the pressing need for sustainability. This project, in his opinion, cleared the path for a more responsible and creative future.

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