Politicians, film celebrities and sportspersons had a busy evening as they had to hop from one place to the other inaugurating the pujas.

Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee seemed in great demand as the star inaugurator.

During the Durga Puja, a large number of puja committees design pandals on various innovative themes. They also illuminate the premises with attractive lighting to woo more people.

'The Durga Puja festival provides a welcome break from our daily hectic schedule. And I don't want to miss the opportunity as it comes once in a year,' said Santosh Sinha.