Festivals etc

Bhukailash Raj Baari

Bhukailash Raj Baari
Two big aatchala Shiva temples – Raktakamaleswar and Krishnachandreswar standing there from 1780 onwards and which have archaeological, architectural and...
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Cooch Behar ~ Raash Pujo

Rash Mela in West Bengal is a festival celebrating the divine love of Sri Krishna and Radha.. Celebrated on the...
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Diwali and Kali Puja

Diwali and Kali Puja
Deepavali, the festival of lamps was celebrated on Amavasya during Krishnapaksh. Ayodhyavasis lit the road with lamps when a victorious...
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Durga Puja – Bonedi baari pujas!

Durga Puja – Bonedi baari pujas!
Bonedi Baari Puja The year was 1757 just after the Battle of Plassey. Raja Naba Krishna Deb decided to celebrate...
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Durga Puja Days

Durga Puja Days
Mahalaya A week before Navratri begins; the idols of Goddess Durga are painted and made ready except for the eyes....
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Durga Puja Navapatrikas

Durga Puja Navapatrikas
The nine plants of Nabapatrika represent nine Gods / Goddesses. These are the Banana plant (Goddess Brahmani), Colocasia plant (Goddess...
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Jhulan Yatra

Jhulan Yatra
My grandmother lived in Vrindavan and I was enamoured with the Blue God, an enigma for me in my growing...
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Puja Parikrama

Puja Parikrama
The Pujas are  here yet again. The streets lined with pandals in stunning bright colours the abode for Ma Durga ...
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Pujas are here again

Pujas are here again
  The Pujas are  here yet again. The streets lined with pandals in stunning bright colours the abode for Ma...
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Raash Baari

Raash Baari
Choto Ras Bari, Chetla Tollygunge Region, Kolkata
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