Moichara, aka cattle race festival, is held in Herobhanga village Moichara is a festival, each year the village of Herobhanga (near Canning railway station) in West Bengal organizes. Moichara is a cattle race festival, marking the arrival of monsoon. It is usually celebrated to make everyone
Wooden chariots were once a pride of Bengal and Orissa, they were used not just in war, but in the households of kings and zamindars as showpieces of valour too as well as in temples that worshipped deities like Jagannath Dev. The bodies of such
Remember Mrinal Sen’s iconic film, Akaler Sandhaney? This national award-winning film was shot in Somrabazar. Steeped in history and flanked by the mighty Ganges, Somrabazar is known for its terracotta temples, the Somra Palace ruins, and Sabujdwip, a riverine island famous for being the purported seat of the spiritual
Doll-making in Bengal is an age-old tradition that reflects exquisite creativity, dedication, and love for the art. Archaeological excavations in different parts of Bengal provide evidence of the ancient craft of doll-making. These dolls have been popular children's toys for centuries. Even being used in
In the historical tapestry of Bengal's cuisine, a humble dish reigns supreme: panta bhaat. Its origins trace back centuries, with Friar Sebastian Manrique's 17th-century accounts shedding light on its pervasive presence among the populace. Across communities, from farmers to city dwellers, the simplicity of a meal
Doll-making in Bengal is an age-old tradition that reflects exquisite creativity, dedication, and love for the art. Archaeological excavations in different parts of Bengal provide evidence of the ancient craft of doll-making. These dolls have been popular children's toys for centuries. Even being used in
Patriarchy, adultery are not just terms which have an association with the present times. These are major aspects of our reality which have existed since age old times and have been responsible for shaping the status of women even in modern society. One thing that
“Iwas born in one of the most romantic places in the world – Darjeeling – although I have only confused impressions of its beauty, and of the gaiety of life there, for my father, who was a stockbroker, brought the family back to England when
Poet Michael Madhusudan Dutt had planned to write an epic poem narrating the heroic victory of Singhal (Sri Lanka) by Bijoy Singha. He had researched on the subject extensively and jotted down notes in English, but his untimely death put an end to his magnum
Sweets are an integral part of the Bengali way of life – be it the prosaic or the exceptional. No religious, social or daily ritual is complete without that quintessentially Bengali ‘Mishti’ and in this sphere, variety galore. Incidentally, it was in the 19th century,