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Bonbibi Puja in Sundarbans: Ancient Miracles and Environmental Protection Drive Interfaith Celebration in South 24 Parganas
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Bonbibi Puja: Sundarbans' Lifeline! Goddess Worship Unites Faiths, Protects Mangroves
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05-03-2026, 13:19
Bonbibi Puja: Sundarbans' Lifeline! Goddess Worship Unites Faiths, Protects Mangroves
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Bonbibi Puja in Sundarbans is a crucial tradition, especially during disaster-prone May-June, uniting people of all faiths.
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The worship of folk goddess Bonbibi is intertwined with the protection of the vital mangrove forests, considered the region's 'safe haven'.
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Umashankar Babu and his women-led 'Mangrove Army' actively preserve mangroves and spread environmental awareness through Bonbibi Puja and folk plays.
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Bonbibi is revered as the protector from wild animals for those entering the forest, with temples in Dobanki and Moipith.
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The puja promotes nature conservation, community building, and continuous mangrove replanting, safeguarding the Sundarbans ecosystem.
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