The toy train of Darjeeling: A journey of dreams and hard work – GetBengal story
A small train with a big story of courage and creativity
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When Bengal ruled the waves: the forgotten thalassocracy of the east – GetBengal Story
Through Silk Road’s vast seas, Bengal’s muslin, culture, and sailors carried the East’s spirit worldwide
Here, Maa Jagadhatri is worshipped every day in Her rare form – GetBengal story
In Bengal’s spiritual tradition lies a story that has been told and retold for generations—the story of the Ray family of Balagarh, Hooghly, whose unwavering devotion to Goddess Jagadhatri has illuminated their home and hearts for centuries. Some believe Jagadhatri Puja began in Krishnanagar, Nadia. Others believe that Bengal’s earliest
Bengal’s indigo shaped a million-dollar global market, from Europe to Egypt – GetBengal story
Indigo signifies the struggle of Indian peasants during the British Raj, when the demand for the dye in the European textile industry sharply rose. Bengal is the living history of the “Indigo Revolt”, held in 1859, just after the Indian Rebellion. Indigo was introduced in the country in
Lascars: Bengal’s forgotten sailors left behind in Europe—GetBengal Story
Bengal has a rich history from ancient to modern India. Among all the historic eras, the British Raj remains in the spotlight. The tales of the Lascars, however, trace their roots to the pre-British era, emerging a century or more before colonial rule truly took hold. From the 17th
Where the Ganges remembers Tagore, the forgotten legacy of Gobinda Home – GetBengal Story
Owning a garden house by the Ganges had become a “trend” among the affluent classes of the 19th and 20th centuries. One such house was Peneti’s Gobinda Home or Gobinda Kumar Home. Initially established as a leisure retreat, this house has, over time, transcended its
When Kali arrives in her white hue, brings peace after destruction—GetBengal story
Kali — the name reflects the strength of the divine power. Her dark and fierce presence embodies the utmost divinity and devotion. Every idol of Kali is either Black, Grey, or Blue (Shyama Kali). However, very few people know about Shwet Kali or White Kali. This
The feminine divine that breathes through Bengal – GetBengal story
Faith doesn't simply exist in temples in Bengal; it also moves through forests, rivers, and red earth. The divine feminine is not an abstract idea here; it is something that exists. Her breath lingers in the air, fierce and tender, eternal. This region is the land of the Shaktipeeths—sacred
777-B Returns: Darjeeling’s Nostalgic Surprise This Durga Puja – GetBengal Story
Durga Puja is the largest festival for Bengalis. It is the time of year for which everyone has been waiting. The celebrations consist of happiness, decorations, pandals, food, shopping, and holidays. For Bengalis, Puja is not just a festival, but also an emotion. Family and friends
The Turk ruler of Bengal who learnt Sanskrit and worshipped Ganga – GetBengal story
Bengal has always been a home for harmony