Tarapith Temple

Tarapith Temple – The Abode Of Maa Tara

Tarapith, one of the 51 Shakti Piths, is a Hindu tantric temple dedicated to Goddess Tara. It’s located in the Rampurhat subdivision of the Birbhum district in West Bengal. According to mythology, one of the eyeballs of Sati fell here.…

Star Power WB Elections

Bengal Election – Payel, Srabanti, Koushani Failed

For the West Bengal assembly election, both Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress had roped in Tollywood celebrities. The election result shows that Didi is the only Dada of West Bengal. The celebrity candidates of TMC have done well. The…

18 Unique Bengali Sarees To Know Your Tradition

Handloom saree weaving in Bengal can be traced back to the 15th century in Shantipur, West Bengal. The art flourished under the Mughal patronage. The royal class adorned the fine Muslin, Jamdani, and general people preferred Tant.   Source: Indian…

Bengali Wedding Rituals

Bengali Wedding Rituals – An Intimate And Joyous Affair

A Bengali wedding is all about colorful rituals and great food.  It focuses on completing all the rituals with precision. Each of these visually attractive elaborate rituals has a significance. Surely, it is not about a pompous show prevalent in north…