SILIGURI,: Ubhauli Puja of Rai community was observed in a grand manner at
Bagdogra’s MM Terai village where hundreds of people from entire North Bengal,
Sikkim and neighboring country Nepal witnessed the traditional festival.
The
gathering performed traditional puja by praying to their natural deities in an
event organized by Yalambar Hang Kiranti Khambu Rai Cultural Institute at
Mangkhim complex.
Organizing
committee executive member Indra Kumar Rai informed that the festival has been
organised with great enthusiasm since 1997 and people across North Bengal, Sikkim
and Nepal participate to offer puja. The festival has historical values and
also aims to preserve the traditions and cultures of Rai community, he said.
Rai
community members wearing their traditional dress performed dances and played
drums at nearby Balason River and offer prayers to their deities.
