Beldanga Kartik Puja: Tradition, Processions, and the “Kartik Lorai” That Unites Murshidabad
Beldanga, a lively town in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, stands proud as one of the region’s key centers for Kartik Puja—an annual celebration whose roots span centuries and whose community spirit turns every November into a festival of devotion, artistry, and competition. Famous for its “Kartik Lorai”—the ritual battle of gigantic Kartikeya and Shiva idols—Beldanga […]
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