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Durga Puja 2026: Biswanath Basu preserves 355-year tradition at Basu House
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News18•19-10-2026, 09:24
Durga Puja 2026: Biswanath Basu preserves 355-year tradition at Basu House
- •Actor Biswanath Basu sets aside his busy silver screen schedule to spend puja days at his ancestral village home in Arbelia, Baduria.
- •Initiated by zamindar Ramram Basu in 1675, the Basu family Durga Puja has a rich heritage spanning over 350 years.
- •Biswanath actively participates in all rituals, from cleaning the courtyard to helping with preparations alongside his cousins.
- •Ancient customs such as bringing Ganges water from Barrackpore and performing homa with 108 bael leaves are still strictly followed.
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Family members believe that the puja was initiated by zamindar Ramram Basu and has been taking place since 1675, making the tradition over 350 years old.
While animal sacrifice is no longer carried out, several traditions remain active, including bringing Ganges water from Barrackpore, performing the fire ritual with 108 bael leaves, and offering sugar bhog.
Putting aside his celebrity status, actor Biswanath Basu spends the puja days at his ancestral village home, pitching in with everything from general preparations to cleaning the puja courtyard with his own hands.
