Karam Festival 2023: What is Karam Puja and Its Significance in West Bengal? – News18

Karam Puja is a harvest festival celebrated by the tribal communities of West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Assam, Odisha, and Bangladesh. It is dedicated to the worship of Karam Devta, the god of power, youth, and youthfulness. The festival is celebrated on the 11th day of the full moon (Purnima) in the Hindu month of Bhadra, which falls between August and September. This year it is being celebrated today on Monday, September 25.

SIGNIFICANCE OF KARAM PUJA IN WEST BENGAL

Karam Puja is a significant festival in West Bengal, especially in the districts of Jhargram, Purulia, and Bankura, where it is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The festival is an opportunity for the tribal communities to come together and celebrate their culture and traditions. It is also a time to thank the gods for a bountiful harvest and to pray for prosperity and good health.

On the day of Karam Puja, people go to the forest to collect branches of the Karam tree. These branches are then decorated with flowers and fruits and planted in a central location. People gather around the Karam tree to sing, dance, and pray. They also offer food and drink to the deity.

Karam Puja is a time for feasting and merrymaking. People prepare special dishes and share them with their friends and family. They also dance and sing traditional songs. The festival is a celebration of life and community.

OTHER SIGNIFICANCE OF KARAM PUJA

1. Karam Puja is also a fertility festival. Unmarried women pray for good husbands and children.
2. The festival is also a celebration of nature. People worship trees and other natural elements.
3. Karam Puja is a time to promote social harmony and brotherhood. People from different communities come together to celebrate the festival.
4. Karam Puja is a vibrant and colorful festival that celebrates the rich culture and traditions of the tribal communities of West Bengal.

HAPPY KARAM FESTIVAL 2023 WISHES

Happy Karam Puja! May Karam Devta bless you with happiness, prosperity, and good health.

Wishing you a joyous and blessed Karam Puja. May the festival bring you good luck and good fortune.

May the Karam Puja celebrations fill your life with joy and laughter.

Wishing you a happy and prosperous Karam Puja. May all your wishes and dreams come true.

May the Karam Puja celebrations bring you closer to your loved ones and to nature.

Wishing you a peaceful and harmonious Karam Puja.

May Karam Devta bless you with a bountiful harvest and a happy life.

Wishing you a blessed and joyous Karam Puja. May the festival bring you good luck and good fortune.

May the Karam Puja celebrations fill your life with happiness and prosperity.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Karam Puja. May the festival bring you all the joys of life.

May the Karam Puja celebrations remind you of the importance of nature and community.

Wishing you a blessed and joyous Karam Puja. May the festival bring you peace and happiness.

May Karam Devta bless you with a long and prosperous life.