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Nestled amidst the lush green pastures of Purba Bardhaman district, Bannabagram, Warispur, and Harekrishnapalli form a closely connected cluster of villages that we consider as one expansive community, collectively known as Bannabagram. This picturesque region offers a serene countryside retreat. Within Bannabagram, you'll find the Baul Ashram, a cultural space adjacent to a forest range where Baul musicians gather to perform. Nearby, villages like Warispur and Alefnagar are renowned for their Kantha embroidery. The Kantha center in Bannabagram is a vibrant hub where women create intricate Kantha embroidery, a centuries-old craft that repurposes old cloth into new creations, weaving stories through every thread.

Art Forms

Baul

Baul, the soul music of Bengal, is a spiritual tradition celebrating love for humanity through heartfelt, mystical tunes. This unique genre, deeply rooted in spiritual devotion, embodies the essence of universal love and connection.

Chadar Badar

Chadar Badar, a form of string puppetry, showcases the creativity and cultural vibrancy of the indigenous groups by narrating stories combined with songs, music and dance.

Kantha

Kantha embroidery conveys unique narratives of the community and the dreams and aspirations of the women, expressed in motifs of nature such as animals, birds and flowers.

Attractions

Witness the serenity and simplicity of rural living with the mud houses of the locality and the local Haats; Explore Moukhira including terracotta temples, the historic Zamindar’s palace, Kalikapur Rajbari; Dokra makers’ village Dariyapur, Kantha weavers’ village Warispur and archaeological treasures like Pandurajar Dhibi, all within 10 kilometers of Bannabagram.

Dariyapur Dokra Village

Judge Bari

Kalikapur Rajbari

Moukhira Jamidar Bari

Mustard Field near Bannabagram

Nature Trail

Prabhati (Morning Walk with Baul Music)

Shiva Temple near Bannabagram

Shiva Temple

Activities

Start the day with soulful Baul music. Learn about Kantha embroidery repertoire and visit nearby Kantha village Warispur. Participate in workshop with the Kantha artists and create a memory. Witness the captivating Chadar Badar puppetry, along with traditional folk instruments. Enjoy walking along a forest trail. Explore organic vegetable farming. Enjoy local cuisine. Explore the historical wonders surrounding Bannabagram.