Lucknow, Sept. 28 -- In times, when for many, Durga Puja means grandiose pandals, boom boxes, games and more, some committees continue to believe in simplicity. The simple celebration centred around Bhog, Dhunuchi and Dhakis. When one walks in the Pujas on the stretch from Lalkuan to La Touche Road one will find the areas illuminated with multi-coloured lights but little or no music and simple stalls. The oldest Puja started at Bengali Club and Youngmen's Association has grown into not just a religious event, but a living heritage of devotion, culture, and Bengali tradition over the years. The club will hold its 111th year of celebrations this year with the same simplicity and tradition with which it began. "The club has introduced innovations while preserving traditions. After the pandemic, we began immersing Maa Durga idol on the Club premises signifying that she stays with us throughout the year," said Banerjee. Great-granddaughter of Sinha and officiating general secretary of the Puja, Trisha Sinha, said, "The beats of the dhak, the fragrance of Dhuno, the sacred Chandi Path, and the cultural programmes continue to make this Puja a celebration of faith and heritage," said Sinha. The Pujas at Bengali Club, Vidyant College, Jogender Pathak Road, Shashi Bhushan, Victory XI, Model House and Lalbagh are collectively termed as 'The Seven Sisters' and these are among the oldest pujas in the city. Many of these continue to organise simple celebrations. "The idol is placed at exactly the same place where it was once done by our elders. No changes have been made. Devi Maa gets happy with all those with a good heart and not just with the glitter added to the celebration," said member of the Vidyant College Durga Puja committee Pankaj Bhattacharya. The Puja at Shashi Bhushan is also organised in a traditional way. Ashok Kumar Kirti, general secretary of the committee said, "Indeed, there should be good decoration but even after simple celebrations, the Puja is quite popular among city residents. Our focus has always been on Bhog where all people sit on tables and chairs without any discrimination and are served till the Bhog lasts," said Kirti....