| From A Correspondent |
PASIGHAT, Oct 13: Much to the delight of devotees with the highly anticipated Durga Puja knocking at the door, Sri Sri Anandamoyee Kalibari (Kali Mandir), located in the High Region of Pasighat, has got a facelift, with State BJP president Kaling Moyong opening the temple's new structure.
The new building of the Kali Mandir was inaugurated by Moyong, in presence of a host of devotees and community members, marking an important milestone in the development of the temple and highlighting the town’s spirit of unity and communal harmony.
Speaking on the occasion, the State BJP chief extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the residents and devotees ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja and Kali Puja celebrations.
Moyong highlighted that the construction of the new building was supported under the Social Infrastructure Development Fund (SIDF) for the financial year 2023–24, during his tenure as MLA. He appreciated the efforts of the temple committee and local residents in making effective use of the allocated funds to develop the infrastructure. He also highlighted the provision of drinking water facilities for the convenience of devotees and visitors.
Moyong described Pasighat as a “Mini India”, where people belonging to different religions, cultures and communities live together in peace, mutual respect and brotherhood. He emphasised that the town’s diversity is reflected in its religious institutions, which serve as symbols of faith and coexistence.
He highlighted the presence of a Gurudwara, Sri Sri Anandamoyee Kalibari, Balaji Mandir, churches, a mosque and the Kachari Community Mathou Mandir, noting that these places of worship represent the inclusive spirit of Pasighat. He said that respect for different faiths and traditions strengthens the bonds among communities and contributes to lasting peace and harmony.
Meanwhile, the Sri Sri Anandamoyee Kalibari Committee, High Region, Pasighat, has been making preparations for the upcoming Durga Puja, Lakshmi Puja and Kali Puja celebrations. The committee is headed by Dr Shaibal Bhattacharjee as president, along with patrons and other members supporting its activities.
The committee and community members expressed their appreciation to Moyong and everyone who contributed to the development of the temple infrastructure.
The inauguration of the new building marks another step in improving facilities for devotees while reaffirming Pasighat’s longstanding tradition of religious diversity, community participation and peaceful coexistence. ?