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11/04/2026

"In the roar of Gajan, the man disappears and the God remains."
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11/04/2026

25/05/2025

𝐆𝐀𝐉𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 ।।
Gajan is a traditional Hindu folk festival mainly celebrated in West Bengal, parts of Bangladesh, and eastern India. It is deeply rooted in Shaiva (Lord Shiva) devotion and is known for its intense rituals, dramatic processions, and symbolic acts of sacrifice or penance...
The Gajan festival in Kandi, located in the Murshidabad district of West Bengal, is a vibrant and deeply rooted cultural celebration that has been observed for over 700 years. This festival, primarily dedicated to Lord Shiva, is renowned for its unique rituals, community participation, and symbolic representations of devotion. .
At the heart of Kandi's Gajan is the worship of Rudradev, a local manifestation of Lord Shiva. The Rudradev Temple in Kandi serves as the focal point for the festival's activities. Devotees believe that participating in the rituals and paying homage to Rudradev brings blessings and spiritual fulfillment.

Meaning of "Gajan":

Thought to come from “garjan” (roar), representing the devotees’ passionate cries during rituals.

Some also say it might mean “gramer ajan” (village celebration or call to prayer).

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25/04/2025

𝐕𝐞𝐥 𝐯𝐞𝐥 ।।

The Vel Vel Festival is a vibrant religious celebration observed by the Tamil community in Bandel, Hooghly district, West Bengal. It honors Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and son of Shiva, and is rooted in the traditions of the Thaipusam festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.

The term "Vel" refers to the divine spear given to Lord Murugan by his mother, Goddess Parvati. This spear symbolizes wisdom, valor, and the triumph of good over evil. In mythology, Murugan used the Vel to defeat the demon Soorapadman, restoring peace and dharma.

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12/04/2025

𝙂𝘼𝙅𝘼𝙉 2024 ।।।
Gajan is a traditional Hindu folk festival mainly celebrated in West Bengal, parts of Bangladesh, and eastern India. It is deeply rooted in Shaiva (Lord Shiva) devotion and is known for its intense rituals, dramatic processions, and symbolic acts of sacrifice or penance.



The Gajan festival in Murshidabad is a vibrant and deeply rooted cultural event, celebrated with fervor in various parts of the district, including Kandi, Lalgola, and Hajra. This week-long festival typically occurs in the last week of Chaitra, the final month of the Bengali calendar, culminating in Charak Puja on Chaitra Sankranti caround April 14), just before the Bengali New Year, Poila Boishakh.


Meaning of "Gajan":

Thought to come from “garjan” (roar), representing the devotees’ passionate cries during rituals.

Some also say it might mean “gramer ajan” (village celebration or call to prayer).

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18/03/2025

Basanta utsab 2025.....
Murshidabad ।।

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15/03/2025

Rolls royce holi....

12/01/2025

প্রণাম........

09/10/2024

"শব" এর উপর দাঁড়িয়ে উৎ-শব ২০২৪ ।।
রাত্রি মাঝে কহন কথা
থরে থরে শব গাঁথা ।।
ভাবনা ও বিষয়বস্তু -
চরিত্রায়ন -
সহকারী - .forsure_ , .bohemian_
কলমে - হুজুগ
অনুপ্রেরণায় - হুজুগ

02/10/2024

"শব" এর উপর দাঁড়িয়ে উৎ-শব ২০২৪ ।।
রাত্রি মাঝে কহন কথা
থরে থরে শব গাঁথা ।।
ভাবনা ও বিষয়বস্তু -
চরিত্রায়ন -
সহকারী - .forsure_ , .bohemian_
কলমে - হুজুগ
অনুপ্রেরণায় - হুজুগ