Naxalbari, 10th November: Preparations for the Rash Utsav have begun in Naxalbari with the traditional ‘Khutti Puja’. Organised by Naxalbari Shantinagar Yuva Sampradaya, this year’s Rash Mela will continue for 18 days.
The 33rd-year ‘Khutti Puja’ was held at the school ground in Shantinagar, Naxalbari, with members of Shantinagar Yuva Sampradaya performing the rituals.
This year, 142 idols will be displayed to depict different episodes from the life of Lord Krishna. The organisers have also planned Baul music and Manasa songs for visitors.
The Rash Mela will begin on November 24 and continue until December 13. A separate parking zone will also be arranged for visitors by the fair committee.
The organisers claim that after Cooch Behar, Naxalbari hosts the largest Rash Utsav.
