Magura town has taken a festive look as Kartiany Puja being celebrated. Although Durga Puja is the biggest festival for Hindus across the country, Magura is an exception as Kartiany Puja is observed here with pompous festivity. The five-day Puja started yesterday.
Local Hindus said Shatish Chandra Biswas of village Nanbduali under Magura sadar upazila was the pioneer of Kartiany Puja in the district. Shatish observed the puja in his house 64 years back. The festivity of the puja is increasing day by day.
According to Hindu legacy, in the Dapore era women who lived on the bank of Jamuna River, offered worship to Lord Shree Kishna duirng Bangla month Kartik. Following the ritual residents of Magura have been observing the puja, they said.
Proddut Kumar Shingho, president of Magura district Puja Udjapan Parishad said a total of 55 puja stages had been set up in the district.
He said Kartiany festival was also a manifestation of communal harmony in the district as along with Hindus people Muslims also celebrate the festival.