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Pathuriyaghata Durga Puja
The 160 year old Pathuriyaghata Durga Puja was first started by Ishwar Ram Lochan Ghosh. The idol is of 'tin(3)-chala' pattern. It is a traditional (Sabeki) styled Durga idol decorated with 'Dak'. The Lion is white in colour with black mane and a

face of a horse.The frame work of the idol is worshipped during 'Rath'.The dhakis and artists are from families with the same lineage. Sacrifice of goats was an important feature of the family. But about 70-80 years ago a member of the family fell ill and miraculously survived. Since then the ritual of sacrifice was stopped. Kumari Puja is performed on both Sashti and Nabami. Sadobha Puja is held too. Immersion, years ago was done on two boats. Immersion is done by carrying the idol on the shoulders. 'Nilkontho' birds are set free.

 SABORNO DURGA PUJA || SEAL DURGA PUJA || LAHA BARI CHATUBABU LATUBABU || MUKHERJEE DURGA PUJA  
PATHURIYAGHATA DURGA PUJA || MITRA BARI    
SOVA BAZAR RAJ BARI || HATKHOLA DUTTA BARI
BISHU MUKHUJEE BARI || MULLICK BARI
MUKHERJEE PARIVAR (Dum Dum)

Traditional Durga pujas in Bengali households
( inside Calcutta )