Manasha Puja Becoming a Trend in Siliguri in its Celebration Spree

Manasha Puja Becoming a Trend in Siliguri in its Celebration Spree

By R. Subrata (TNI)  |  TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Siliguri 18th August, 2017: Amidst the uncertainty in and around Siliguri, the city celebrated the Manasha Puja with much fanfare. Over the years, this was more popularly known to be a part of rural Bengal. However, it’s not anymore at the present moment. For the last 3 or more years or so this festivities is reaching and gaining popularity. Siliguri itself has seen a surge…

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Plight of Clay Artist of Dakkhin Dinajpur is Alarming Before Manasha Puja, Durga Puja is Still Arriving

Plight of Clay Artist of Dakkhin Dinajpur is Alarming Before Manasha Puja, Durga Puja is Still Arriving

By Dipankar Mitra (TNI Balurghat) | TNI Editing Siliguri Webdesk, TNI Patiram, 14th August, 2017: Manasha Puja is nearing. Every year in the Shravan Month of Bengali Calender this Snake Goddesses Puja is performed by the Hindus. It is believed that performing this puja ensures the safety of a house from venomous snakes. However, the clay artists of Patiram, Kumarganj and other areas of Dakkhin Dinajpur this time is facing problems related to rains in…

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