Dol Utsav: Katwa Unites Two Bengals, Barbed Wire Barriers Trivialized

• Katwa's Bikihat Bishwashuk Milan Math becomes a meeting ground for devotees from both Bengals during Dol Utsav.
• Pilgrims from various parts of the state and some from Bangladesh gather, despite visa issues for many.
• The festival, which began on Monday, includes religious rituals, ceremonies, and playing with abir (colored powder).
• Established in 1946 by Vaishnav sadhak Shukdev Brahmachari from Gopalganj, the math became a community hub.
• Over a hundred thousand devotees gather annually for four days of Krishna nam sankirtan, palakirtan, and puja-archana.