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Bengali New Year (PĂ´hela Boishakh) – History, Significance and Celebrations in West Bengal

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Introduction: Bengali New Year, also known as Pohela Boishakh, is one of the most significant cultural festivals in the Indian state of West Bengal. Celebrated on the 14th or 15th of April every year, Pohela Boishakh marks the beginning of the Bengali calendar and symbolizes a fresh start. In this article, we will explore the … Read more

Charak Puja and Neel Sasthi: Celebrating the Divine Union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati

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Introduction: Charak Puja and Neel Sasthi are two popular festivals celebrated in different parts of India, but with a similar underlying theme. Both festivals are centered around the worship of Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati, and are celebrated to mark the divine union of the masculine and feminine energies in the universe. In … Read more