Three Kartikeya Idols, One Legacy: The Pal Family’s Timeless Kartik Puja of Gourbazar, Bardhaman
The Pal family Kartik Puja in Gourbazar, Bardhaman district, stands tall as one of Bengal’s most iconic traditional family pujas—a rare celebration continuing uninterrupted since 1853, where three Kartikeya idols are worshipped side-by-side. For over 170 years, this ancestral ritual has bound generations together, blending faith, perseverance, and the artistry that defines Bengal’s cultural landscape. […]
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