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Ancient Kakra Buri Puja Begins in Namkhana: Devotees Receive Crab Offerings at 10-Day Fair
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Namkhana's Kakraburi Puja Begins: Crab Offerings, 10-Day Fair Draws Thousands
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16-03-2026, 12:27
Namkhana's Kakraburi Puja Begins: Crab Offerings, 10-Day Fair Draws Thousands
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Traditional Jagrata Kakraburi Puja starts in Namkhana, South 24 Parganas, attracting thousands of pilgrims.
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Devotees receive crab offerings; locals consider Kakraburi a powerful deity, believed to be Shitala Mata.
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The 10-day fair, originating in 1364 Bengali year in Shibnagar Abad, features shops, cultural programs, and tight security.
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Sunderban Development Minister Bankimchandra Hazra highlighted the spiritual significance of the puja.
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The event draws people and prominent personalities from across the district, creating a festive atmosphere.
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