Rajganj, 03rd November: The annual Raas Mela and Uttar Banga folk culture and Baul Utsav have officially commenced preparations in Gajoldoba’s Takimari with the ceremonial ‘Khutti Puja.’
This year marks the 26th annual year of the Raas Festival, organized with the support of the Nab Milan Yuva Sangh of Takimari of Mantadari Gram Panchayat under Rajganj block. The Raas Utsav will take place on November 15, followed by a week-long Raas Mela and Baul Festival starting from November 16.
According to the festival committee members, this event is not just a fair but a gathering place for thousands of people. The week-long festivities will feature performances from Baul artists from the state and also from Bangladesh. The fair is expected to draw over a hundred thousand visitors.