Preparation Of Durga Puja Of Sovabazar Rajbari

Durga puja of Sovabazar rajbari was initiated by Raja Nabakrishna Deb.
Preparation of making clay idols is going on, but the whimsical
weather is creating problems for the artists. The 'Chakshudan' event
(painting of eyes) would be on the day after Mahalaya. But, they know
the customs. From the seven forefathers of organisers, clay artist,
priest, drummers, cook, sehnai players - all of them are working here
by generations.

It says, the victory of war of Plassey was first celebrated by the
Durga puja of Deb family. This puja was initiated in the year 1757.
During rituals, it is the custom of Deb family to wear dhuti and sari
only.



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A. B.

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