182 Year's Old Durga Puja Of North Kolkata

Preparation of Durga puja of Basumullick family of north Kolkata,
which started in the year 1831, is on. Radhanath Mullick initiated the
puja in his house. Later, Khsetrachandra Basumullick had started his
puja. Now, the families have three separate Durga puja. All the
families of Basumullick reside at Radhanath Mullick Lane, adjacent to
College Square. Durga puja of Radhanath Mullick's family is the
oldest. The idol is traditional 'ak chala' here. But, the face of lion
resembles to that of horse. 'Kala Bou' use to take dip inside the
house.

The house of Khsetrachandra Basumullick is near. They've 'Thakur
dalan' to perform the puja. Time has changed many traditions. But not
abled to snatch joy - the family still enjoy the puja within
limitations.

--
A. B.

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