The idols are still there. Every Chinese family in Tangra is believed to have donated money to build the temple.
Deepavali is another day of celebration for the Chinese and the Indians. In all, 2,000 members of both the communities gather here for the puja participate in pushpanjali and partake the prasad.
By the way, the mantras and the manner in which the Kali puja is performed is completely Hindu. However, some Chinese customes too have become common.
The Chinese light tall candles during Kali puja. Besides, special Chinese incense sticks are prepared and lit. Handmade paper is burnt to ward off evil spirits.
The Chinese women seem to have taken more to Kali than their men folk.
