Major issues confronting the nation like petrol price hike, diesel, LPG subsidy cap and subsequently of essential commodities also find a display among the 475 pandals across the city here.
Floods in Kaziranga and the recent spate of poaching of rhinos will be portrayed at the 64-year-old Rest Camp Kalibari, a prominent Puja pandal in Pandu area of the city.
"Pujas are not just the expression of religious fervour but are an occasion for social gathering where people meet with an open mind. Thought-provoking themes can lead to discussion, which in turn can help in improving the prevailing situation," general secretary of the Puja Committee Tapas Saha said.
He said the committee had over the years made continued efforts to make people aware of recent events in the state, across the country and even around the world through pandal decorations.
The Geetanagar Sarbojanin Durga Puja has decided to portray Gandhian Anna Hazare's campaign against corruption and would also make a replica of Parliament House.
"Everyone is now questioning the role of people's representatives with corruption charges against many of them. Through our pandals, we are trying to portray that only those politicians should be elected who are dedicated to the cause of social welfare," Rajiv Kalita, a member of the Geetanagar Puja Committee said.
Festivals are also opportunities to spread awareness about issues of contemporary significance, he said. (MORE)