North Kolkata Calling !!

 Nowadays, it seems impossible to create history in literary world ! The death of a popular  bengali writer during the Duga Puja ,possibly has much to reveal !! A reaction....an expectation not fully fulfilled. Wonder what reaction the literary world holds for the departed soul ?

People flocked around to watch the remarkable fireworks at Chatu Babu's Bazar. It was a date for most Calcuttans whose long association with this traditional fireworks almost became a passion. Begun by two brothers( better known as Chatu Babu & Latu Babu) more than 180 years ago -it continued till a few  years back. Many eminent personalities including foreign tourists witnessed it during Kali Puja. Wonder if this wonderful Old Calcutta tradition could be revived with more light & lesser sound ! 

Org: Saibal Deb & Mausam Deb 

Whenever the history of Calcutta is discussed, something new emerges. Usually serious historians becomes rather sceptical when attending such seminars.They probably disbelieve anything published or discussed recentely.   Hence it will be interesting to hear what P.T.Nair or Avik Roy says at Sutanuti Parishad on 6th October'12 at Sovabazar Nat Mandir at 6pm regarding the said subject. There will also be a cultural program in Bengal's Folk Songs. Posted by : Saibal Kr. Deb.

The puja begun by Ramdoolal De (Deb).. around 1780. It still continues at the same building with pomp and splendour.On the Ostumi Day all family members, along with their relatives and friends, enjoy the Maha  Bhog together at the ancestral Thakurbari, built by Ramdulal De(Deb). A music adda (mainly Classical Music) is also held at Chatu Babu's House  at  Beadon Street by Saibal & Mausam Deb. It is said that Chatu Babu was the first bengali sitarist who took his lessons from Raza Khan a descendant  of Tansen . Chatu Babu and Latu Babu were sons of Ramdoolal De(Deb). It may be noted that Ramdoolal Sarkar, Ramdoolal De or Radulal Dey is the same person.He is known for his  pioneering job in building up Indo-American  Trade Relation.