Iconic Bama Kali Bhasan Where Kali Maa Dancing On Devotees’ Shoulders Before Immersion Goes Viral; Here’s What It Is

One of the most beautiful aspects of India is its diversity. Home to crores of citizens, different places celebrate occasions in their unique ways. When most parts of the country get busy celebrating Diwali, Bengalis in West Bengal worship Maa Kali and offer prayers to her. West Bengal’s Shantipur is renowned statewide for its divine celebration of Bama Kali Bhasan. It is unlike any procession you might have seen before.

Watching Bama Kali Bhasan Is An Enchanting Experience

Taking to the X platform, Sudhanidhi Bandyopadhyay (@SudhanidhiB) shared a divine video of Bama Kali’s procession in Shantipur.

And there it goes,

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝘿𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙚

Live visuals of Shantipur’s Bama Kali Maa dancing with all her followers.

Video by Rajarshi Gangopadhyay pic.twitter.com/phI3wgOYL6

— Sudhanidhi Bandyopadhyay (@SudhanidhiB) November 1, 2024

Just like Durga Puja, many places in West Bengal celebrate Kali Puja with the utmost grandeur. Nestled in the Nadia district, Shantipur is one of these places that worship Maa Kali with pomp, glory, and extravagant festivities every year. Did you know that this small town is renowned, both nationwide and globally, for famous tant sarees?

Videos of the iconic Bama Kali Bhasan are making rounds on social media platforms. These viral footage and clips show how thousands and lakhs of devotees attend the procession event and join to carry Maa on their shoulders. It is a traditional ritual for followers to carry the idol on their shoulders and make her dance.

Hindustani Dil (@murleemohan) shared a beautiful video of Bama Kali dancing on her devotees’ shoulders.

All d customs, festivals, rituals, prayers, different ways of showing ur obeisance 2 God, the bhakti – all of it is so intriguing, thrilling nd engrossing in India.
C the dance of Ma Bama Kali be4 immersion, centuries old tradition in Shantipur, Bengal. Totally Magical, isnt it!? pic.twitter.com/DkdXLp1LQS

— Hindustani Dil (@murleemohan) November 4, 2024

This interesting centuries-old custom is followed before immersing Maa in the holy river. With the popularity of the event increasing due to social media, more and more devotees rush to Shantipur to witness the magic.

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Katwa Is Known For Maa Kali’s Iconic Immersion Procession

X user Sourav || সৌরভ (@Sourav_3294) shared a video of Maa Kali’s immersion procession in East Burdwan’s Katwa.

Hauntingly Beautiful!!!!

I bet you have not seen something like this.

Maa Kali’s immersion procession in Katwa, East Burdwan, West Bengal. pic.twitter.com/bjEPEDShIu

— Sourav || সৌরভ (@Sourav_3294) November 3, 2024

Over the years, East Burdwan district’s Katwa has gained immense popularity for its surreal Kali Puja celebrations. As shown in the video, thousands of devotees hold fire torches for Maa Boltala Kali and make the way for her immersion. A huge crowd attends the magnificent event every year and chants Maa’s name with devotion.

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If you are in West Bengal during Kali Puja, you must join these immersion processions and cherish beautiful memories for a lifetime.

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