Bardhaman
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Overview
Bardhaman has a rich multi-cultural heritage. It has been divided between two parts – Purba Bardhaman and Paschim Bardhaman on 7th April 2017. Several ancient temples can be seen across the district. Old temples of Bardhaman bear signs of Hinduism, primarily belonging to the Vaishnava and Sakto followers. Also, the district has placed too much importance on music and dance activities. Manufacturing of Tant saree is quite popular art in Bardhaman
By Air: Nearest airport are Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport & Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport
By Train: The nearest railway station is Bardhaman junction
By Road: Kolkata-Agra National Highway 19, covering a large part of the old Grand Trunk Road passes through this district. The other highways passing through the district are: National Highway 114, State Highway 6, State Highway 7, State Highway 13, State Highway 14 and State Highway 15. All the places of interest in the district are very well connected by road.
Itinerary
gajan festival
gajan festival
Gajan is a quite popular folk festival in Bardhaman and West Bengal. This festival has been organized to worship Lord Shiva. In this festival, a group of Sanyasis in special attire took out a procession through marching. Preparation for this ritual usually starts seven days prior to the actual festival by the Sanyasis and villagers. A mela has also been organized with different performances, local business transaction and rides are available for local people to enjoy.
santhali dance
santhali dance
Santhali dance is one of the popular folk dances of West Bengal. Santhali dances mostly revolve around religious celebrations of the Santhali community, who have a dance for almost every occasion. They have harvest dance which is known as ‘Sohrai’; and they have ‘Dasai’ dance which is performed before Durga puja. This dance form reflects the beauty of the folk culture of West Bengal. Different musical instruments like Madol, Flute, Dhamsa, Jhanj, Kartal have been accompanied with this traditional dance form.
jhumur song
jhumur song
Jhumur folk song is an ancient musical form that belongs to the red soiled regions on the western frontier of West Bengal- Purulia, Bankura, Bardhaman and Birbhum. Jhumur melodies and move are popular among local artisan communities and tribal's like Santhal, Munda, Oraon, Kharia, Birharh tribes. Jhumur is known for its lyrical and literary significance because of the use of ancient language. Different Jhumur tunes are sung throughout the year based on the season. For example, Chaitali is sung within the month of Chaitra (spring) and Bhaduria is sung within the month of Bhadra.
bratachari or raibenshe dance
bratachari or raibenshe dance
The Raibenshe dance is an authentic folk-dance form of West Bengal which includes mock fighting and acrobatics. This folk-dance form of West Bengal is noteworthy for its varied expressions of military energy and depiction of martial arts. This dance is accompanied with wild yells of men, and punctuated with gestures that suggest drawing of bows from the quiver, throwing of spears, wielding of knives and flourishing of swords. Music instruments like dhol and kanshi are used for this dance.
baul & fakirs
baul & fakirs
Baul and Fakirs, also referred as the wandering minstrels and mystics of Bengal are known through their enchanting and enigmatic songs to express their spiritual beliefs . The districts of Murshidabad , Nadia, Bankura, Bardhaman, Birbhum are traditionally the principal centers of Baul Fakir culture. Their singing is accompanied by a musical instrument called ‘ektara’. Elements of Sufi and Vaishnav philosophy primarily combine their belief system. This Baul song has become quite popular and has received national recognition as well.
kantha
kantha
The native women of the area upcycle several layers of old fabric - usually saris - using intricate stitches to create light coverlets, or kanthas, in a style of embroidery based on the running stitch. Bounded on all corners by the borders of sarees, this typical artifact is beautified with skillful embroideries depicting the picture of social life in the district. The final creation are usually used as wall hangings, home décor, as appliqué work on garments, stole, bed sheets, napkins and many others.
handicraft
handicraft
Malkita village is devoted to the manufacturing of different types of art and handicraft material. Kantha work, wood carvings, Dokra art, straw work, and leather and jute art are quite popular among traditional artwork in this region.
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