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Dream-Inspired 250-Year Puja: Chowdhury Family Reunites for Durga Puja in Khetua
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:42
Dream-Inspired 250-Year Puja: Chowdhury Family Reunites for Durga Puja in Khetua
- •The Chowdhury family of Khetua, Keshpur, Paschim Medinipur, celebrates a 250-year-old Durga Puja, blending faith, history, and family emotion.
- •The puja reportedly began almost 250 years ago after an ancestor found a goddess idol in a pond following a divine dream.
- •Specific rituals and rules, including the unique Sandhi Puja offerings, are meticulously preserved by the family elders.
- •Family members scattered across cities return home for the puja, transforming it into a reunion filled with childhood memories and joy.
- •More than just worship, the Durga Puja at the Chowdhury house is a living legacy and a celebration of family roots and tradition.
Key Questions Answered
The puja originated nearly 250 years ago following a divine dream, after which family ancestors discovered an idol of the goddess in a pond next to their house and began worshipping it.
A major attraction of the puja is Sandhi Puja, during which the sindoor and flowers used as special offerings are strictly reserved for family members and never given to outsiders.
Although family members live scattered across different cities like Kolkata for work, they all return home during the puja to reconnect with their roots, relive childhood memories, and celebrate together.
