Rajganj, 01st January: Kalpataru Utsav was celebrated with great devotion at Sahudangi Ramakrishna Mission, drawing crowds of devotees since morning.
The celebrations began with Mangal Aaarti, followed by the worship of Ramakrishna, Chandipath, devotional songs, and special puja. Prasad was later distributed to the devotees. Worshippers from various places, including Siliguri and Jalpaiguri, flocked to the mission to participate in the festivities.
Kalpataru Utsav is observed every year on January 1, commemorating the day in 1886 when Thakur Sri Ramakrishna Dev became Kalpataru and granted the wishes of his followers. The day holds special significance for the devotees of Shree Ramakrishna and Swami Vivekananda, who celebrate it with traditional rituals and reverence.