114-Year-Old Bardhaman Saraswati Puja: Tradition of Chanachur-Chocolate After Immersion Continues

• The Chowdhury family in Kharagram, Purba Bardhaman, celebrates a 114-year-old Saraswati Puja tradition.
• Initiated by Ramapada Chowdhury, the puja sees Goddess Saraswati worshipped in different forms annually, this year as Brahmarupa.
• The idol remains for four days, attracting villagers and people from surrounding areas.
• After immersion, a unique tradition of distributing chocolate and chanachur to children is still followed.
• Pritam Roy currently manages the puja, continuing the legacy of Ramapada Chowdhury, Ramashankar Chowdhury, and Prabir Roy.

Why It Matters: The Chowdhury family in Bardhaman preserves a 114-year-old Saraswati Puja tradition, including post-immersion treats.