Rare Opportunity: Swami Vivekananda's Turban Displayed in Howrah on Maghi Purnima

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News18•01-02-2026, 11:39
Rare Opportunity: Swami Vivekananda's Turban Displayed in Howrah on Maghi Purnima
- •Swami Vivekananda's turban is displayed annually at Ghoshbari in Howrah on Maghi Purnima, offering a rare public viewing opportunity.
- •The display runs from 6:30 AM to 8:30 PM, attracting numerous devotees and visitors.
- •The turban was entrusted by Swami Vivekananda to Nistarini Devi, wife of Nabagopal Ghosh, a householder disciple of Sri Ramakrishna.
- •Ghoshbari, also known as Lalbari, was established by Nabagopal Ghosh in Ramkrishnapur, Howrah, in 1890.
- •Swami Vivekananda himself installed Sri Ramakrishna's idol and placed his ashes at Ghoshbari after returning from the Chicago World Parliament of Religions.
Why It Matters: Swami Vivekananda's turban is a revered annual display at Howrah's Ghoshbari on Maghi Purnima.
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