Today is Chaitra Sankranti

The last day of Chaitra month tomorrow is Saturday, which is known as Chaitra Sankranti. The last day of Bengali month is called Sankranti day.

This Chaitra Sankranti has been holding various traditions of modern Bengal. As the last day of the year, various events and festivals are organized around Chaitra Sankranti every year to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new year. It is believed that following Chaitra Sankranti, so many arrangements are made to celebrate Pahela Boishakh. So Chaitra Sankranti is another big non-communal festival of Bengali.

Chadak is the main festival of Chaitra Sankranti. Charak Gajan is a major part of the festival. On this occasion, the procession started from Shivtala of the village and was taken to Shivtala of another village. One dances dressed as Shiva and one Gauri and other devotees dance with Shiva and Gauri dressed as Nandi, Bhringi, Bhut-Preta, Daitya-Danava.

Besides, on the occasion of Chaitra Sankranti, various fairs and festivals are held in different villages of the country. Chaitra Sankranti is celebrated through various events including arranging businesses for Halkhata, stick games, singing, Sangatra, Raibeshe dance, procession.

Bangladesh /FM