Purulia's Kangsabati River Becomes 'Mini Gangasagar' for Makar Festival

• The Makar (Tusu) festival in Purulia, a traditional Jangalmahal celebration, saw record crowds this year.
• The Kangsabati River bank in Purulia transformed into a 'mini Gangasagar', attracting thousands of devotees seeking salvation.
• Official events like Choudal and Tusu song competitions were organized to promote Purulia's folk culture among the younger generation.
• Nivedita, Sabhadhipati of Purulia Zilla Parishad, highlighted efforts to revive Manbhum's folk culture, which was being forgotten by youth.
• Devotees unable to visit Gangasagar found spiritual fulfillment at Kangsabati, celebrating Makar with traditional Pithe-puli.

Why It Matters: Purulia's Kangsabati River drew record crowds for Makar festival, becoming a 'mini Gangasagar' for devotees.