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Raas Utsav Of Nabadwip

The historical Raas utsav of Nabadwip observed peacefully. Today is the rally or 'arang' (আড়ং) in the town and for the first time, the electric supply would be unaffected as the underground power supply is functioning there.            The variety of idols of god & goddesses at Nabadwip is the main feature of this festival. Vaishnab, Shakta, Buddhist (বৈষ্ণব, শাক্ত, বৌদ্ধ), - all the idols are part of worship here. The Raas utsav here is famous with other names like Raas Purnima, Raas Kali Puja, Pat Purnima (পট পূর্ণিমা) etc. Some people call it 'Shakta Raas' (শাক্ত রাস). Who founded this festival and when, - the information is unavailable. But it is sure that it was initiated in post-Chaitanya period.              Bada Shyama (বড় শ্যামা), Mejo Shyama (মেজ শ্যামা), Chhoto Shyama (ছোট শ্যামা), Shob-Shiba (শব শিবা), Elane Kali (এলানে কালী), Muktakeshi (মুক্তকেশী), Bhubaneswari of Boral...
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Colourful Rally For 177 Birth Anniversary Of Sri Ramakrishna

Today is the 177 birth anniversary of Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa. On this occasion, a huge rally was organised yesterday from Dakshineswar temple to Belur Math, where people from all the corners of society participated alongwith the residents of Math. The rally started at 8am from Dakshineswar temple and crossed the river Ganga by Vivekananda Setu (Bally Bridge). The rally reached Belur Math at 10am where a function was organised to address the rally with praise of Sri Ramakrishna. The rally was a very colourful one. Thousands of pilgrims joined it. Tribal artists of Purulia demonstrated dances with Ran-pa, sehnai etc. Hundreds of women walked with Kalas on head. In front of the rally, there were decorated elephants and horses alongwith tableaus on matador and lorries. The admirers and pilgrims shouted in praise of Sri Ramakrishna, Ma Sarada and Swami Vivekananda all along the road. -- A. B.
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Cycle Rally For 21 February

Cycle rally for 21 February - International Mother Language Day, from Kolkata to Bangladesh. A cycle rally will start on 14 February, 2012 from Kolkata and it will reach Bangladesh via Ranaghat on 20 February. On 21 February, the cyclists will pay homage at the Shahid Minar to the martyrs of the Bengali language movement in the year 1952. And will return the next day. The unique rally is being conducted by in collaboration with an organisation Journey Plus and Bangladesh Parjatan Corporation.
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Car Rally At Salt Lake Stadium

Rotary International District 3291 Youth Activities Committee 2011-12 organises Drive Out Polio-Car Rally at Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday, 5 February, 2012 from 8:30am in association with Ramakrishna Race Performance Management. Lead host club: Rotary Club Of Calcutta North East. -- A. B.
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