Kolkata, September 22, 2025: Bengalis across geographies are already in the countdown mode, waiting eagerly to immerse themselves in Durga Puja festivities, and the baritone voice of Birendra Krishna Bhadra has announced through India's oldest radio show, Mahishashura Mardini, ushering Devi Paksha. The quintessential rhythmic beat of dhak is ready to welcome Goddess Durga in the city of Joy. The beats of the dhak are the soul of Durga Puja and it sets the pace of every devotee’s excitement. When a skipped beat of dhak can spoil the rhythm of Dhunuchi Nach during Durga Puja, similarly, a skipped heartbeat can be life-threatening. On this World Heart Day, with the theme “Don’t Miss a Beat”, Manipal Hospitals organized a special CPR training session for Dhakis- the heart and soul of Durga Puja. The event started with the CPR training for Dhakis, followed by a formal event where ace director/actor/producer, Shiboprasad Mukherjee, Director of the upcoming movie Raktabeej 2, graced the event as chief guest. The pinnacle of the day was the Healthy Heart Patient Summit, where the patients shared their inspiring stories and senior cardiologists and cardiac surgeons shared important insights.
Manipal Hospitals is always driven by the belief that every individual, regardless of their background or ability, should be equipped to respond in a crisis, the skills that over 1500 people across the City of Joy imbibed today are a step forward to transform them into real-life CPR Heroes. Continuing its mission of imparting life-saving hands-on training, Manipal Hospitals in Bengaluru has already earned a place in the Guinness World Records for its exemplary work in CPR training and emergency preparedness. Through today’s special initiative for Dhakis, Manipal Hospitals has effortlessly bridged tradition with contemporary healthcare, reminding everyone that like the dhak provides the rhythm of Durga Puja, a healthy heart provides the rhythm of life and Dhakis can now come forward during emergencies and make sure that the nobody misses a beat in their life.
This year, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata took another initiative to support patients during Puja, addressing the common concern that doctors may not be available during the festive days. For the first time, the hospital is offering a 24x7 telecommunication facility, allowing patients and their family members to access doctors over the phone at any time during the Durga Puja.
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