South 24 Parganas: Saheb Bari Church Shines for Christmas, Week-Long Festivities Begin!

• Khari Parish's Ascension Church in Saheb Bari, South 24 Parganas, is illuminated for Christmas, hosting a grand seven-day festival.
• The historic church, built by the British, features a unique bell and is a major attraction, drawing 3-4 thousand visitors on Christmas Day.
• Saheb Bari, named after British settlers who cleared the jungle and built the church, holds significant historical value.
• Visitors can explore the church garden, large bell, and a park; accessible via Mathurapur Station (Sealdah South section).
• Khokon Ghosh, patron, highlights the church's British legacy and the annual tradition of large gatherings for the festivities.

Why It Matters: Saheb Bari's historic Ascension Church in South 24 Parganas celebrates Christmas with a week-long festival.