Book Details

• Author: Swapan Maitra

• Publisher: JN Chakraborty & Co.

• Language: Bengali

• Genre: Field Research / Historical & Cultural Studies

• ISBN: 9789383458899

• Binding: Hardcover

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About the Book

Krishnogonjer Pothe Prantore is a richly researched and captivating exploration of the historical, cultural, and mystical heritage of Krishnagar and its surrounding regions. Written by an inquisitive researcher and keen observer, the book brings together a vibrant collection of narratives that bridge mythology, folklore, supernatural elements, and documented history.

The author delves deep into numerous remarkable locations, including:

• The forgotten glory of the ancient capital of the Nadia royal dynasty

• Asia’s largest Shiva Linga at Shibnibas

• Sacred tombs of revered Sufi saints

• The legendary Kali worshipped by infamous dacoits, and the historic “Dakat Garir Math”

• The unique two-armed Durga idol tradition

• Multiple indigo factories connected to the Bengal Indigo Revolution

• The birthplace and memories of lyricist Krishnakamal Goswami

• The ancestral village of Colonel Suresh Biswas

• Sites that witnessed India’s freedom struggle

• The Majdia railway station blessed by Rabindranath Tagore’s visit

• Mass graves of Indian soldiers from the 1971 India-Pakistan War

• And India’s international border at Gede, with its own tales of tension and humanity

Each chapter presents these places with vivid storytelling, historical references, and the author’s personal experiences. At times, the narratives unfold with such clarity and depth that they feel alive, transporting the reader directly into these culturally enriched landscapes.

Swapan Maitra’s work is an invaluable contribution for readers who love history, regional studies, travel narratives, and Bengal’s hidden heritage.