Holi 2026: Katwa Celebrates Basant Utsav with Devotion and Culture

• Basant Utsav in Katwa, Purba Bardhaman, celebrates the initiation of Chaitanyadev by Keshav Bharati.
• Nimai became Chaitanya Mahaprabhu after his initiation in Katwa, a historical memory embraced by the festival.
• Organized by a voluntary organization at Kashiram Das Vidyayatan ground, the festival features an idol of Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.
• Cultural programs, including devotional songs and kirtans, are centered around Chaitanya Mahaprabhu and Vaishnava philosophy.
• Thousands gather for the event, which is an emotion and tradition for Katwa residents, supported by MLA Rabindranath Chatterjee.