Dooars Village: Saraswati Puja Features 'Mahakal' Worship, Banana Tree Offering

• Kawagab village in Dooars, Jalpaiguri, observes a unique Saraswati Puja tradition.
• Alongside Goddess Saraswati, 'Mahakal Thakur' (Gajraj/elephant god) is worshipped.
• A whole banana tree is offered as prasad for Mahakal, believed to be consumed by Gajraj at night.
• Villagers interpret signs of the eaten banana tree as Mahakal accepting their worship.
• This tradition highlights coexistence with nature and wildlife, blending festivity with folk beliefs.

Why It Matters: A Dooars village uniquely worships 'Mahakal' alongside Saraswati, offering a banana tree to Gajraj.