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on August 30, 2015

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A Building of unparalleled heritage in Chandannagar completes 200 years of its Existence

The Prabartak Sangha in Boraichanditala, Chandannagar, Hooghly, a Hindu religious institution known for its social work, founded by Sri Motilal Roy (Born: 5 th January 1883; Died: 10 th April, 1959), an eminent freedom fighter and social reformer in 1920. Sri Motilal Roy was greatly influenced by the spiritual path of Sri Aurobindo Ghosh, the famous Indian philosopher, yogi, guru, poet and nationalist. This philanthropic organisation was initiated with the aim of nation building which it sought to achieve through the social and economic upliftment of the masses. This organisation played a nationalistic role in British India through its social reforms. The Prabartak Sangha ventured into business, ran educational institutions and established cultural centres to spread the message of its founder. As the town of Chandannagar on the banks of the Hooghly River was under French governance at that time, the Prabartak Sangha acted as a popular shelter for freedom fighters who dedic

Kamarpukur as I see it…

Kamarpukur as I see it… This quaint town in Hooghly district of rural Bengal is frequented by followers and admirers of the Ramakrishna Vivekananda movement from all over the world round the year. Sri Ramakrishna, the great saint was born here as Gadhadhar Chattopadhyay in the 19 th Century. His birthplace, a husking pedal shed has been turned into a beautiful temple designed by the famous artist Sri Nandalal Bose. I fail to exactly recount the number of times I have visited holy Kamarpukur until now since I was a child. The personal emotions attached to such visits have been extremely beautiful and has seemingly intensified with age. A walking tour across the village reminiscing the divine life of beloved Thakur has given me an immense pleasure always. However for anyone else apart from those who find interest in Sri Ramakrishna, this beautiful country side has a lot to offer as well. First and foremost is the simple yet beautiful lifestyle still prevalent here. The

পূজোর গন্ধে স্নাত কুমোরটুলির দিনলিপি... চিত্রগ্রহণ শৌভিক বন্দ্যোপাধ্যায়‏ ... Kumortuli Engrossed in the Fragrance of Durgotsav... Photography by Shoubhik Bandyopadhyay

The Mother in Making... The Glocal effect... The Final Touch... Semi Existence of the Good and the Evil... God Makes Man or Man Makes God? The Decorations in the making... Power Nap... God, the Supreme Power watching Mankind from Above... Daily Life at Kumortuli The Demon Mahishasura Cooling Off.... Kumortuli is a shabby looking locality in North Kolkata which serves as the workshop as well as living space for the artisans who prepare Idols for worship of the several Hindu Gods and Goddesses throughout the year. This place becomes the busiest ahead of Durgotsav

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