Reed Pens Soar in Demand for Saraswati Puja in Purulia, Upholding Tradition

• Despite technological advancements, traditional reed pens remain highly sought after for Saraswati Puja in Purulia.
• Millions of reed pens, along with inkpots and ink, are stocked by Dashakarma Bhandars in Purulia town to meet the demand.
• The ritual involves writing on a banana leaf with a reed pen using a milk and honey ink mixture on Basant Panchami.
• Wholesale seller Falguni Sen reports selling 4-5 lakh reed pens, while retail sellers Nikhilesh Das and Barsha Dutta sell 1-1.5 lakh.
• The enduring demand highlights the importance of reed pens as an essential item for Saraswati Puja rituals.

Why It Matters: Reed pens maintain high demand for Saraswati Puja in Purulia, preserving a cherished tradition.