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400-Year-Old Zamindari Durga Puja Survives in Ausgram Forest
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News18•11-10-2026, 15:07
400-Year-Old Zamindari Durga Puja Survives in Ausgram Forest
- •A nearly 400-year-old Durga Puja is celebrated deep inside the dense forests of Kalikapur in Purba Bardhaman's Ausgram.
- •The historic zamindari house features a grand seven-tiered structure with ancient pillars, arches, and a massive courtyard.
- •The Roy family attained great prosperity centuries ago through the timber supply business and established their grand estate.
- •Despite the fading of the zamindari era, family members gather every year to perform the puja following age-old aristocratic rituals.
- •The secluded forest path and decaying architectural ruins draw history enthusiasts and visitors from far and wide during the festival.
Key Questions Answered
The ancient Durga Puja is located deep within a dense forest at the historic Kalikapur zamindar house in Ausgram, Purba Bardhaman.
According to legend, the Roy family achieved significant financial prosperity by supplying wooden logs used for constructing railway tracks, which allowed them to purchase extensive land and build seven multi-storied houses.
Preparations for the traditional Durga Puja at the Kalikapur zamindar house officially begin as early as Krishna Navami.
