Lucknow, Sept. 30 -- As citizens soak in the festive fervour, little do people realise that several Durga Puja committees have women who are the backbone of the celebrations. From managing crowds to looking after the preparation of Prasad and Bhog, organising cultural programmes and even collecting funds for puja, many women play a key role.

Trisha Singh, officiating general secretary at puja organised by Bengali Club and Youngman's Association said that women play a prominent role in the Puja celebrations. "As an office-bearer of the association I look after administrative work, other than the Mandap which includes - stall, arrangements, advertisement, electricity and others. Along with other office-bearers, I also have to look after cr...