Bhubaneswar, Oct. 4 -- Bhubaneswar is gearing up for Durga Puja as puja committees across the city are working on mandaps, elaborate gates and decorations. Among them, the Old Station Bazaar Puja Committee is preparing for its 71st year with unique themes and elaborate arrangements.

Artisans are working day and night as the mandaps take shape. The bamboo framework at the Old Station Bazaar mandap has been completed and painting work is underway. The structure is being given bright shades of red, blue, yellow and green, while artists are adding images of elephants, tigers, bears and jokers to the decorations.

The committee is preparing two unique themes this year. One of them focuses on senior citizens and depicts the life of artistes, i...