লোকসমাজে নদীয়া ও উত্তর ২৪ পরগণা জেলার স্বল্প জনপ্রিয় চতুঃমন্দির : একটি সংক্ষিপ্ত আলোচনা / A brief discussion of the less popular Four Mandir in Nadia and North 24 Parganas districts

Abstract

Nadia district is more famous for the bhakti movement of Srichaitanya Mahapraphu than the battle of plassey. From the reign of the Sena ruler Ballal Sena -2, Bengal gradually became the melting pot of Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. Nadia district continues its tradition of cultural map of Nadia district, we see the Mayapur birthplace of Srichaitayana, porama temple of Nabadwip, Maa Jhahura temple of Ranaghat, Sati maa temple of kalyani and the Prabhupada Vajan temple of Gayespur, kalyani, which play a significant role in the prapagation of divine thought and consciousness. Additionally, the worship of Ulai chandi of Birnagar and the Sufi Pir dargha in the Karimpur area of Nadia district highlight the rich cultural heritage of the district. However, the most popular tourist attrations of Nadia and North 24 parganas are - Burima of krishnananagar, Boro kali of Naihati. Besides these, there are several other historical important places of interest in Nadia and North 24 pargonas, such as Jahura Kali bari of Ranaghat. On one hand, the form of this Goddesses idol is different from other kali idols. Its worship rituals are also unique. The name of king Laxman Sen of Bengal is associated with the establishement this deity. The Pora Ma Tala of Nabadwip bears witness to a different history. The Kulia Path fair began in Gayespur centered around the arrival of Mahaprabhu. Rani Rashmoni’s daughter bulit the annapurna temple near barrackpore. But for some unknown reason, society has kept it’s distance from these sites. Reasearch scholars also did not show their interest in it and kept aloof. However, with a collective effort, these places could have beome important tourist destinations, which could strengthen the local community.