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Divine Dream Initiates 200-Year-Old Baligora Village Puja Tradition
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News18•04-10-2026, 18:15
Divine Dream Initiates 200-Year-Old Baligora Village Puja Tradition
- •The Durga Puja in Baligora village, Chakulia, Uttar Dinajpur, is over 200 years old and continues to be celebrated with the same faith.
- •It is believed that Goddess Durga gave a divine command to zamindar Beba Sundari Das, leading to the commencement of the puja.
- •Locals believe that after the worship began, peace returned to the village, and the mother protects villagers from evil forces.
- •Mango trees around the temple, planted by the committee, fund the puja and temple maintenance through mango sales.
- •Preparations begin from Mahalaya, devotees gather on Ashtami, and a special fair on Navami attracts people from far and wide, including neighboring Bihar.
Key Questions Answered
The puja started after Goddess Durga gave a divine command in a dream to Beba Sundari Das, the local zamindar at the time.
Money is raised by selling mangoes from the trees planted around the temple at the initiative of the temple committee, and this fund is used for the puja and temple works.
Preparations begin on Mahalaya, devotees gather on Ashtami to offer prayers, and a special fair is held on Navami that attracts people from far and wide, including neighboring Bihar.
