My KOLKATA BLOG

In the year 1898 on this day, Sri Sri Ma Sarada was conducted the foundation of this school for girls, conceived by Sister Nivedita, later named as Ramkrishna Sarada Mission Sister Nivedita Girls' High School (Valika Vidyalaya), situated at Nivedita Lane, Bagbazar, Kolkata. It was the auspicious day of Kali Puja. Swami Vivekananda was attended the function too. His two brother disciples Swami Brahmananda and Swami Saradananda were presented with Swamiji. -- A. B.

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Rural Bengal has its own unique essence of celebrations and performance, none even the gorgeous lighting and innovative theme pandals can mar the simple sweetness of rural observance. Pujas particularly Saraswati and Kali pujas have these features in rural Bengal. -- A. B.

After the traditional "Ghot Snan" (ঘট স্নান) - the Maha puja at Dakshineswar Kali Temple is now going on. -- A. B.

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