In consonance with such ideas about reconstruction of village life a new type of school meant mainly for the children of neighbouring villages who would eventually bring the offering of their acquired knowledge for the welfare of the village community was also conceived. This school, “Siksha-Satra” was started in Santiniketan in 1924 and shifted to [...]
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Santiniketan-Bolpur in West Bengal
February 3rd, 2010 by admin
Santiniketan has the distinct identity of culture and heritage, which gives the place a unique soft touch. This is a preferred tourist destination developed as a part of the popular religious-cultural tourist circuit of the region viz. Santiniketan-Bakreswar-Tarapith.
The best time to visit Shantiniketan is the time when the University celebrates the festivals unique only to [...]
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February 3rd, 2010 by admin
According to local legend this was the Ashram of Risvasringa Rishi. On Uttarayan Sankranti a large mela is held at this place. The local legend, however, mentions that Lomapada, the king of Anga induced Risvasringa’s father Vivandaka who left this place and set up a new Ashram at Vandirban. Vandirban is supposed to be a [...]
