Special worship, traditional food offerings and distribution of earthen-pot prasad planned for Dipanwita Amavasya
Senior Correspondent.TOD.Balurghat
Preparations are underway at the historic Burakali Temple in Balurghat for special worship on Dipanwita Amavasya, with devotees expected to gather in large numbers to seek the blessings of Goddess Kali.Situated on the banks of the Atreyee River, the Burakali Temple is regarded as the presiding shrine of Balurghat. The annual Kali Puja celebrations hold a special place in the city's religious and cultural life.
Bidyut Kumar Roy, Balurghat MLA and president of the Shri Shri Burakali Mata Puja Samiti, recently visited the temple to review preparations for the occasion. He inspected the overall arrangements, including the preparation of bhog (sacred food offerings) and plans for distributing traditional handi bhog among devotees.Bidyut Kumar Roy also held discussions with members of the newly formed temple committee to assess the arrangements and address organisational requirements ahead of the festival.
Ensuring smooth distribution of prasad and making adequate arrangements for devotees on the day of worship were among the key issues discussed during the meeting.The committee is working to ensure that the special puja and associated rituals are conducted smoothly, preserving the temple's longstanding traditions while accommodating the large number of devotees expected to visit the shrine.
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