Chaitra Sankranti

A file photo of Chaitra Sangkranti celebration. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Holiday declared in 3 hill districts on 13 April for Chaitra Sankranti

In other districts, the holiday will remain optional for those concerned with the celebration

Sanjoy Barua Chowdhury. Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

The legacy of Chaitra Sankranti celebration at Pharatara Caitya of Haidgaon-Cakrashala

Locals observing “Chaitra Songkranti” (the last day of the Bengali calendar) at the Bengali New Year's Eve in the Pharatara Caitya of Haidgaon-Cakrashala. Photo: Courtesy of Sumit Barua
Thoughts

The legacy of Chaitra Sankranti celebration at Pharatara Caitya of Haidgaon-Cakrashala