Baba Buro Raj Mandir – Jamalpur
Here, devotees worship the deities of Yama (Dharmaraja) and Lord Shiva (Buro Raja) together in a small temple with an appearance of a village hut with a thatched roof. Every year, during Buddha Purnima a huge fair is held in these premises where devotees bring their...
Mertala
The mention of Mertala Village can be found in Krittibash Ramayan Panchali. Considered one of the most sacred Tantric Piths – Mertala is believed to have been a seat for human sacrifices in distant past. Home to a number of temples like Buro Shiv Mandir and...
Swami Janaki Das Kathiababa Tapovan Ashram
Following the philosophy of Dwaitadwaitavaadi Vaishnava Vedanta, the Kathia Baba saints belongs to the sect of Nimbarka Vaishnav ascetics descending from the 15th century spiritual lineage of Sri Nagaji Maharaj. The term “Kathiababa” has risen from the...
Natungram
The artisans of Natungram create the most fascinating and colourful wooden idols of Bengal. The traditional designs comprises elements from mythology and local folklore like Radha Krishna, Durga, Gour Nitai, Raja Rani and off course the owl. All idols are carved from...
Nabadwip
Nabadwip or the ‘new island’ served as the old capital of the Sena dynasty and is believed to have been founded in 1063 AD. It was a seat of learning in medieval India and is still revered for its “Tols” -traditional Sanskrit schools. The great...Glimpses
