Bengal house where Bhagat Singh hid after Saunder's killing in a shambles 💔 Uyari village of Khandaghosh block under West Bengal’s Bardhaman district houses the ancestral residence of legendary freedom fighter from Bengal & Bhagat Singh’s close associate, Batukeshwar Dutt (1/n)

In 1757 fresh from his victory at the Battle of Plassey, Robert Clive was invited by Raja Nabakrishna Deb to the grand #DurgaPuja at Sovabazar Rajbari #Kolkata This was more than festival - it was a political milestone that symbolized Brits power blending with Bengal aristocracy

Vintage #Nepal Pashupatinath Temple old pictures! Four faces of Pashupatinath represent various aspects of Shiva; Sadyojata (also known as Barun), Vamadeva (also known as Ardhanareshwara), Tatpurusha, Aghora & Ishana (imaginative). @HmDelhi @Bhaumik_ace #IndiaNepalFriendship

(6/6) As we honor our ancestors this Pitru Paksha, let’s remember Karna’s story, the cosmic connection with Mahalaya, and renew our bond across generations with faith and devotion.

(5/6) This year, Pitru Paksha begins with a rare red lunar eclipse (Blood Moon), intensifying the spiritual power of our prayers and offerings during these sacred days. #LunarEclipse #BloodMoon

(4/6) Pitru Paksha coincides with Mahalaya, the day that signals the invocation of Goddess Durga and the start of Durga Puja festivities. Mahalaya symbolizes renewal and divine blessings, linking the ancestral homage with cosmic energy.

(3/6) Karna was granted 15 days to perform rituals and donate food to his ancestors. Those days are now observed as Pitru Paksha, reminding us of the importance of honoring and feeding our forebears to ensure their peace.

(2/6) After Karna died in battle, he ascended to heaven but was given gold and jewels to eat, which left him hungry. He pleaded to return to Earth to perform Shradh for his parents, something he hadn’t done in life.

(1/6) Today, Sept 7, 2025, marks the start of Pitru Paksha, the sacred 16-day period to honor our ancestors through Shradh rituals. This tradition is deeply connected to the story of Karna from the Mahabharata. #PitruPaksha #LunarEclipse2025

This Shrine Pose picture of Shree Ramakrishna Paramahamsa was taken in front of the Krishna temple at Dakshineswar in 1884, when Sri Ramakrishna was 48 years old. Bavanath Chatterjee, the Master’s devotee from Baranagore, took this photograph of HIM in a high yogic state. 🌺

Teachers shape nations—Dr. Radhakrishnan proved it. He turned his own birthday into a day for honoring ALL teachers. Imagine the humility behind that. “Teachers should be the best minds in the country.” — Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan #TeachersDay2025 🙏🏻

The oldest known #DurgaPuja in India is celebrated at Bishnupur’s Mrinmayee Temple, started by King Jagat Malla in 997 CE after a divine vision. Over a thousand years later, this tradition continues strong—a true testament to Bengal’s devotion and heritage! #Durgapujo2025

Each #Nabapatrika plant is a goddess! Banana: Brahmani Colocasia (kachu): Kalika Turmeric: Durga Jayanti: Kartiki Bel leaves: Shiva Pomegranate: Raktadantika Ashoka: Shokarahita Arum: Chamunda Rice paddy (dhan): Lakshmi Such a lovely blend of harvest grain & the divine feminine

#DoYouKnow Nabapatrika, the “9 plants” of Durga Puja’s Saptami, bundles together banana, colocasia (kachu), turmeric, jayanti, wood apple (bel), pomegranate, ashoka, arum & unhusked rice paddy (dhan)! Each represents a goddess & a blessing of nature #DurgaPuja (1/2)

This popular image of #SwamiVivekananda was taken by photographer Thomas Harrison in September 1893 in Harrison Studio, Chicago. This pose of HIM was later named as his "Chicago pose". From this image, Goes Lithography Company Ltd. made a colour poster & was circulated all over

Bengal house where Bhagat Singh hid after Saunder's killing in a shambles 💔 Uyari village of Khandaghosh block under West Bengal’s Bardhaman district houses the ancestral residence of legendary freedom fighter from Bengal & Bhagat Singh’s close associate, Batukeshwar Dutt (1/n)

This event set a precedent—turning Durga Puja from private noble worship to a social spectacle involving both locals and colonial rulers. Sovabazar Rajbari’s Puja remains a living heritage site, still celebrated by Nabakrishna Deb’s descendants over 260 years later 3/3

Clive was welcomed with regal hospitality, including a golden sofa prepared just for him! The Puja featured traditional Bengali rituals, music, dances called khemta & kabi gaan, alongside performances specially arranged to entertain Clive & British dignitaries #durgapuja2025 2/3

In 1757 fresh from his victory at the Battle of Plassey, Robert Clive was invited by Raja Nabakrishna Deb to the grand #DurgaPuja at Sovabazar Rajbari #Kolkata This was more than festival - it was a political milestone that symbolized Brits power blending with Bengal aristocracy

So when you chant “Ganapati Bappa Morya!”, remember—it once shook an empire. Ganesh Chaturthi isn’t just about modaks & music; it’s a story of unity, rebellion, and hope. Retweet this history that textbooks never told you. 🙌 #GaneshChaturthi2025

Unknown fact: Early idols weren’t as grand as today’s. Some were made of shredded newspapers soaked in clay—those same papers often carried coded messages for freedom fighters. Yes, even the murti carried whispers of revolution! #GaneshChaturthi2025 #GaneshUtsav