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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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