‘Tero Parbaner Itikatha', published in February 2022, is a collection of Bangla essays that describe several interesting facets and anecdotes of Hindu, Muslim and Christian festivals of India. It covers quaint customs and fascinating practices from around the country and the different Asian countries to which they were exported.
What strikes us that despite so many local differences and the uniquely regional flavour of each festival, especially the Hindu one, there is an underlying theme of ‘Unity in Diversity' that is so evident. This is a remarkable feature of the cultural fabric of India.
Over several centuries and through patient efforts, indigenous practices became seamlessly integrated within pan-Indian or brahminical customs to create a fluid interface. The worship of the divine mingled easily with carnivals and joyous festivities and even the primordial was not ever discarded.
Book Information:
Tero Parbaner Itikatha
A Collection of Bengali essays
Published by: Dey's Publishing
Cover: Debasis Saha
ISBN: 978-93-94079-19-9
Year of Publication: 2022
Price: INR 250.00