Durga Puja always seem to remain incomplete without the mandatory and the favourite ritual of pandal hopping
The festive spirit of the five day festival comes alive magically in the evenings when groups of people go out together to watch the artistic creativity of the pandals
When most of the people roam around town to immerse themselves in an atmosphere of joy, crowds are obviously are a regular feature to experience and manage
Here are some of the things that you should keep in mind while going for pandal hopping this Durga Puja-
Take a water bottle with you
As walking for a long period of time is an essential criteria that you need to follow while pandal hopping, getting tired is a normal thing so a large water bottle is always a must to carry with you
Ensure that all the members of your gang are in sight
After getting down from the vehicle nearby a pandal, wait to see that all members of your gang are together and then proceed with walking
Never step out from your group while moving among the crowds
When you have to traverse slowly to a pandal due to the presence of a heavy crowd, always try to remain together within your group even if holding hands so that you don’t have to panic later
Take extra care while travelling with kids
It is always advisable to carry little kids in your arms or grasp their hands tightly while having to travel through a heavy crowd during pandal hopping so that they do not get lost
Wear comfortable footwear
One of the wisest ideas that you can follow while going for pandal hopping is to ensure that you wear comfortable footwear so that you can keep on walking easily without getting aweful blisters later
Keep your valuables safe
Take extra care of your valuables like wallets and mobile phones while pandal hopping so that they do not fall easy prey in the hands of pickpockets
Durga Puja always seem to remain incomplete without the mandatory and the favourite ritual of pandal hopping