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Chandi and Manasa worshipped together in Mathabhanga Barman family
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News18•11-10-2026, 18:00
Chandi and Manasa worshipped together in Mathabhanga Barman family
- •A son was born to Chalbhola Barman after making a vow to the goddesses following eight daughters in Cooch Behar's Mathabhanga
- •Goddess Chandi and serpent goddess Manasa are worshipped alongside Dashabhuja Durga in a tradition locally known as Maray Chandi Puja
- •Folk culture elements like Vishahari songs and the tale of Behula-Lakhindar are closely associated with the days of the puja
- •Generations have changed and businesses have evolved, but the family's deep devotion and adherence to rituals remain unbroken to this day
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The Barman family began worshipping Goddess Chandi and Goddess Manasa after Chalbhola Barman made a vow to the goddesses hoping for a son, following the birth of eight daughters, which was eventually fulfilled.
Because Goddess Chandi and Goddess Manasa are worshipped together in the same temple during Durga Puja, the local community refers to this tradition as Maray Chandi Puja.
The puja is closely linked to traditional folk culture, featuring performances of Vishahari songs and the legendary tale of Behula-Lakhindar.
