Kolkata: Breaking away from the trend of Bollywood numbers and rock hits playing during the festive season, enthusiasts here are trying to preserve age-old devotional songs reminiscent of occasions like Durga Puja by digitising century-old recordings, a process spanning next three to four months.

Sharadiya songs (songs of autumn), a tradition in West Bengal, has been fading with youngsters going for Bollywood hits. These songs encapsulate the spirit of the season, especially during Durga Puja that signals the start of autumn.