KOLKATA, INDIA, October 11, 2002: For those who wish to do a sightseeing of the magnificent temporary temples set up along the city streets for Durga festival) at their own convenience without the crowds and traffic, several sites are available for viewing right on your desktop. Sashti onwards, pujo4u.com will showcase 100 pujas (as the temporary temples are called) on their site. The site has sections on puja including literature, music, cuisine, sweets, traffic and weather. There is a section on fashion, too, in which dresses for both men and women are on display. You can log on to calcuttaweb.com and know about pujas in the US, Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia. For those who wish to know more about the tradition behind Durga Puja there is information on the traditions and rituals and even a behind-the-scenes peek, at bangalinet.com/durgapuja.htm. The site has an innovative e-puja concept that allows devotees to pay his virtual offerings to the Goddess. The interactive presentation has flowers, lamps and even arati that can be set in motion by a mouse click. Nearly all sites have e-greetings available.
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