Preparations for Vishwakarma Puja have intensified across factories, garages, tempo and rickshaw stands, and various intersections in Bokaro. The increase in prices of idols, sweets and vehicle washing services has affected the budgets of organisers and residents, while demand for boondi has also increased during the puja.
Bokaro, an industrial city, is witnessing preparations for Vishwakarma Puja across factories, garages, tempo and rickshaw stands, and city intersections. The festival has particular importance in the industrial city, but rising prices this year are adding to the expenses associated with preparations.
Higher prices of several items and services, from Vishwakarma idols and sweets used during the puja to vehicle washing, have required organisers to allocate larger budgets than before.
Arrangements are being made for the purchase of Vishwakarma idols as well as prasad and sweets. The increase in prices is affecting these preparations, with organisers having to account for additional expenses while managing arrangements within limited budgets.
Demand for boondi has also increased. The rise in demand for boondi as prasad during the puja is also affecting the business of sweet shops.
Demand for vehicle and machine cleaning rises before Vishwakarma Puja due to the practice of cleaning vehicles and machinery. This year, higher vehicle washing charges have also affected puja-related expenses among people associated with garages, tempos and rickshaws.
With expenses increasing across different categories, including idols, sweets and vehicle cleaning, puja committees and other organisers are having to adjust their budgets. Preparations for Vishwakarma Puja, however, are continuing across Bokaro, with festival-related activities increasing in different parts of the city.
