Krishnanagar
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Krishnanagar (Bengali: কৃষ্ণনগর Kr̥ṣṇanagar), formerly Krishnagar, is a city in the Nadia district of West Bengal. At the bank of the Jalangi River, Krishnanagar is an important centre for culture and literature. Krishnanagar (KRIHSH-noh-naw-gohr) was the residence of Raja Krishnachandra, a great patron of art and culture in Bengal medieval period.
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Multiple OptionsKrishnanagar lies 100 km north of Kolkata on the Sealdah-Lalgola line (2½ hr). Frequent EMU trains and Lalgola passengers along with a few express trains connect it with Sealdah. It is well connected with the neighbouring cities and towns by buses. National Highway No. 34 passes through the Krishnanagar town. Cycle rickshaws and e-rickshaws are available for movement within the town. Krishnangar Is famous for its celebration of Jagaddhātrī Pūjā (জগদ্ধাত্রী পূজা), a festival honouring Jagaddhatri, an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga. It takes place between October and November, about a month after Durga Puja. As the story goes, Maharaja Krishnachandra of Krishnanagar was arrested by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah once for not paying taxes on time. He was released from prison during Vijayadashami, the final day of Durga Puja, and his state lost the entire festivity. The monarch became extremely sad for this....
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Getting Around
Cycle rickshaws and e-rickshaws are available for movement within the town. Krishnangar Is famous for its celebration of Jagaddhātrī Pūjā (জগদ্ধাত্রী পূজা), a festival honouring Jagaddhatri, an aspect of the Hindu goddess Durga. It takes place between October and November, about a month after Durga Puja. As the story goes, Maharaja Krishnachandra of Krishnanagar was arrested by Nawab Siraj-ud-Daulah once for not paying taxes on time. He was released from prison during Vijayadashami, the final day of Durga Puja, and his state lost the entire festivity. The monarch became extremely sad for this. However, the monarch saw Jagaddhatri in his dream, and he commenced the rituals of Jagaddhatri Puja in his palace.
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a large stone building
a green door with black text
indian wedding thali
woman hands
an airplane flying in the sky between two buildings
Groom in Bengali wedding.
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indian wedding elements.
krishnanagar bookfair
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a large stone building
a green door with black text
indian wedding thali