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Where is the only Saraswati Temple in West Bengal?

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Pushkar in Rajasthan is a place which is associated with Brahma Deva, Here you will find the only temple of Brahma Dev, and also temple of Ma Saraswati also known as 'Sabitri'. It is said in Matsya puran that while creating the universe Brahma dev created 10 men known as ' Manas Putra' and among them was one girl called ' Manas Kanya' She is also known as Devi Saraswati the presiding deity of knowledge and learning. Most probably the only temple dedicated to Ma Saraswati in West Bengal is at No.1 Umesh Chandra Das Lane , Panchanantala , Howrah. Its claimed that such a permanent temple offering daily prayer dedicated to Ma Saraswati functions nowhere else in the whole state of West Bengal. There is no one unanimous date of establishment of this uncommon temple. The date ranges from 1919 ( The year of Mr. Umesh Chandra Das died) to 3-4 years later .It is said that noted educationist late Mr Umesh Chandra Das was the main initiator of the temple. In t...

Settled abroad and rattled?

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If you are among those from the subcontinent who lives abroad but longs the dearness of home. Then there is Good news for you. No, It cant take you to your home but can give you some comfort when you dress up in a Saree or Kurta your Mom loved to see you wear, or how about pleasuring yourself with some hot cooked meal like you used to do in your times back home.  Its possible now to take you closer to your home through your stomach and here you will find all those unique to spices, pickles, vgetables, without which your 'Sambar or Paratha or any of those specialised Indian dishes is simple Incomplete. You can also indulge yourself with the luxury of Authentic Indian Apparels, Home furnishing , Sarees, kurtas and others ethnic wear to give you a more closer to home Feel. Ekaa Georgette Printed Casual Saree Sari Bellydance fabric Price: $49.99 Deepshika Maroon Faux Crepe Luxury Party Wear Sari saree Price: $219.99 Daya Bottle Green Faux Crepe Luxury P...