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Panihati

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Sodepur in North 24 Paraganas is easily accessible from Kolkata. There is a legendary belief that Maharaja Chandraketu of Deganga established a garh (fort) at Panihati in the 13 th century. The primary form of worship was associated with Bhavani of Shakti. Later, the Vaishnava movement marks a monumental shift to Gaudiya Vaishnavism. During the 16 th century, Panihati transformed from a hub of Buddhist Tantrics and Kapalikas into a primary center for the Sankirtana movement spearheaded by Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Lord Nityananda Prabhu. Our first stop was Mahotsav Ghat (Panihati Boat Ghat), called as mochhab ghat in local dialect . The precise is the precise site where the Chida-Dahi utsav (the festival of flattened rice and yogurt) was held and still continues till date. This event established the foundational Vaishnava principle of accessing divine grace through humility and service. As per records, Raghunatha dasa, the son of a wealthy landlord, desperately wanted to ren...
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Joyrambati

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Joyrambati located in Bishnupur subdivision of Bankura district of West Bengal is famous as the birthplace of Sri Sri Sarada Debi. The village has lush green fields, flourishing agriculture due to the fertile soil and unhurried rural atmosphere. Presently Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Sevashrama, Joyrambati a branch centre of world-wide Ramakrishna Mission, Belur Math, Howrah, consisting four units Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Vidyapith, Ramakrishna Mission Sarada Shiksha Abhyudaya Prakalpa, Ramakrishna Mission Charitable Dispensary, Ramakrishna Mission Pallimangal is rendering its all-round service to the society. Photography is strictly prohibitted within the premises. Entrance The places of visit at Joyrambati which are associated with Maa Sarada are: Matrimandir – a beautiful temple built around 1923, on the spot where Sarada Dabi was born at the original dwelling house of her father Ramachandra Mukhopadhyay. A white marble statue is worshipped here and the sacred relics of Mother is p...
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Kamarpukur

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We visited Kamarpukur en route to Bishnupur on the auspicious day of Guru Purnima as per the Hindu Calendar. This pristine village captivates one with its peaceful ambience, slow paced lifestyle and spiritual fervor.  Kamarpukur comprises of three villages Kamarpukur, Shripur and Mukundapur at the junction of the districts of Hoogly, Bankura and Midnapur. It falls under the Arambagh subdivision of Hoogly district. The village developed under prosperous landlords and Pathan rulers, who built temples, buildings and tanks for the people. Agriculture and small-scale industries are the primary occupation of the dwellers.  Acclaimed as the birthplace of Sri Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, devotees throng this village in great numbers as a pilgrimage site for spiritual refreshment. Ramakrishna Math & Ramakrishna Mission, Kamarpukur maintains and operates from this place. Photography is strictly prohibited here to maintain the sanctity of the place. A devotee visits the following pl...
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Jhulanbari

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The festival of Jhulan is celebrated for five days from Shravan ekadasi to Purnima . It is a jovial celebration of the eternal love between Krishna and Radha, as the reverence of man for God. The idols of  Radha Krishna  are beautifully decorated during the five days of the festival and the decoration is often changed every day, each day narrating a significant event. This beautiful tradition, a blend of devotion and aesthetics has been preserved through centuries. Although once intricately woven in the life of Vaishnavites, this festival has lost much of its grandeur in today’s fast paced lives. A few bonedi families still preserve this tradition, where devotion is the driving force against all societal odds. The tradition of decorations using clay dolls was a star attraction for children as well. A few such worship places witnessed in 2026 are mentioned here Radha Krishna Jiu Trust Jhulan bari , 12, D.L. Roy Street / Binod Saha Lane, Chaltabagan, Maniktala, celebrates J...
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