Heritage Jhulan Utsav in Calcutta (Kolkata) 2015

       The Utsav still continues at Chatu Babu Latu Babu's Thakurbari. 

It was begun from aprox 1770 to 1780. It is still held at the said

Thakurbari where Ramdoolal De (Deb)-a pioneer in Indo-American

Trade Relation - once lived !







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  1. Dr.Tridibsantapa KunduOctober 7, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    It's nice to go through your blog. You are doing a great job of preserving the heritage of old Kolkata and that of you family. I am going to undertake a project on 19th century business history of Bengal and preserving the family documents of the business families. Can I have you cooperation in this matter? How can I get in touch with you?
    Regards,
    Dr. Tridibsantapa Kundu
    Department of History, B.B.College, Asansol
    tridibkundu@gmail.com

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  2. Dr.Tridibsantapa KunduOctober 7, 2015 at 10:05 PM

    It's nice to go through your blog. You are doing a great job of preserving the heritage of old Kolkata and that of you family. I am going to undertake a project on 19th century business history of Bengal and preserving the family documents of the business families. Can I have you cooperation in this matter? How can I get in touch with you?
    Regards,
    Dr. Tridibsantapa Kundu
    Department of History, B.B.College, Asansol
    tridibkundu@gmail.com

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  3. ঘুরুঘুরুFebruary 4, 2020 at 8:57 AM

    Very nice

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