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Firingi Kalibari is a 500-year-old Goddess Kali temple located on Bipin Bihari Ganguly Street in Kolkata’s Bowbazar neighborhood. The temple is named after Anthony Firingee, a Portuguese, who converted to Hinduism and was a great devotee of Kali. Even though Anthony…
While the whole of India celebrates Holi- the festival of colors, in the eastern part of the country, West Bengal, Odisha, and Assam, Dol Jatra, is celebrated with much pomp. Actually, Dol Jatra is no different from Holi, except for…
Saraswati Puja is the unofficial Valentine’s day for youngsters of West Bengal. On this day, one can feel the love in the air of every lane of Bengal. Saraswati puja or Basanta Panchami marks the beginning of the spring season.…
Fatakesto Kali is the landmark Kali Puja of Kolkata. Standing tall for the past six decades, the puja will turn 64 years in 2021. In the 70s and 80s, puja was a craze among the residents of north Calcutta. Its…
The Bengalis of Bangalore have held on to their traditions and celebrate their festivals with pomp and fervor. Although, Kali Puja is not celebrated on a large scale in Bangalore. There are some Aadi(old) Kali Bari where one can give…
Hindus worship goddess Lakshmi(Lokkhi) for wealth and prosperity. The first full moon day(Purnima) after the Shardiya Durgotsab is celebrated as Kojagori Lokkhi Puja in Bengal. It is also the last full moon day of the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin, which…
Jamai Shasthi, a day dedicated to sons-in-law, is celebrated overwhelmingly in West Bengal. It strengthens the bond between son-in-law and mother-in-law and brings him closer to his wife’s family. This special day is for Jamai Ador or the pampering of…
Lord Satyanarayan is a form of Hindu God Vishnu. Satyanarayana Puja is a religious worship of Lord Vishnu and is a popular ritual in most parts of India. Satyanarayana means The Lord, who is the epitome of Truth. Satyanarayana Puja.…
Boro Maa is the famous Maa Kali of Naihati. This 92-year-old Kali Puja is one of the most renowned Pujas of West Bengal. The popular belief is that the Naihati Boro Maa fulfills all wishes of the believers. Naihati Boro…
One day before Kali Puja falls the night of the deads, Bhoot Chaturdashi. People believe that on this day, scary ghosts and spirits wander around the earth. The Bengalis celebrate their version of Halloween by lighting choddo prodeep(14 earthen lamps)…
