You joke about bengalis practicing black magic in front of me, not knowing that I got into an online witch cult in 5th grade. You joke and think you're funny, not knowing my power and the fact that I have your hair in a little jar in my room.

Bhoot Chaturdashi or the Halloween for the bengalis has a symbolic reminiscence. . Read the caption below . As per the folklore, the day before the Kali Puja is observed as Bhoot Chaturdashi. The veil between the two worlds is thin and it is believed on the eve of this dark night the souls of the deceased come down to earth to visit their dear ones. It is also believed that the 14 forefathers of a family visit their living relatives and so 14 Diyas are placed all around the house, to guide them homewards and especially to chase away the evil ones (as shown in the picture). . . As a practice, we draw these images of dushtu bhoot (evil ghosts) running out of the house as we light up the diyas around the house. This was done courtesy my cousin maternal sister who is an artist herself. The day is observed across the country in various names like Kali Choudas, Naraka Chathurdasi etc. . . Comment below if you have any similar custom in your home. . . Follow @bongfooodie for interesting stories from across my life. . . #kalipuja #bengalis #indiancustoms #chaturdashi #diwali #diwali2022 #chotidiwali #bloggerlife #incredibleindia #indianstories #storiesfromindia #bengalistories #bengalirituals #celebrations #festivalsofindia #indianfestival #festivals #indiaat2022 #lifeofablogger #blogsfromindia #indiablogger #foodblogger #travelstories #bengalitraveler #thefoodietraveler #travelfoodie (at চেতলা) https://www.instagram.com/p/CkEO2upvbl3/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

শুভ নববর্ষ ১৪৩১

আপনার নতুন বছর সুখী এবং সমৃদ্ধ হোক!

আপনাকে এবং আপনার পরিবারের সকলকে জানাই বাংলা নববর্ষের শুভেচ্ছা।

📚 Book: The Bengalis | ✍️ Author: Sudeep Chakravarti | Episode 14 | Book Café Podcast

Wishing a blessed and prosperous Bengali New Year to you and your family.

Happy Poila Baisakh!!!!

Organic ঢপের তিন সাক্ষী :p #thespians #mumbaistreetphotography #mumbaidiaries #bengalis #mumbainightlife #trio (at Bademiya) https://www.instagram.com/p/CpdJysrPoXn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

It's always that look I get from the fish(s). Take me home, I taste 😋 so good. . . . . . . . . . . . . . #fishing #fish #fishmarket #fishfry #foodblogger #bengalis #bong #kolkata #eat #delicious #tastyfood #dinner #homecooking #foody #photooftheday #photos #photography📷 #instagood #foodstagram #instafood #foodpic #seafood #eatlocal #foodgasm #seafoodlover #followformore #follow_me #followalways #followersofinstagram #followers https://www.instagram.com/p/CnmGP0yhRr-/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Kantha (Bengali: কাঁথা) is a form of embroidery originating in Bengal region, i.e. Bangladesh and the Indian states of West Bengal, Tripura and parts of Assam. It has its roots in nakshi kantha, an ancient practice among bengali women of making quilts from old saris and rags by sewing them together. In modern usage, kantha generally refers to the specific type of stitch used. The kantha needlework is distinct and recognised for its delicacy. The stitching on the cloth gives it a slightly wrinkled, wavy effect. Today, kantha embroidery can be found on all types of garments as well as household items like pillowcases, bags and cushions.

While it is an increasingly diversifying art form, traditional kantha embroidery motifs are still sought after. Traditional kantha embroidery is two-dimensional and are usually of two distinct types: geometric forms with a central focal point, carried over from the nakshi kantha tradition and influenced by islamic art forms; and more fluid plant, floral, animal and rural motifs with stick-figure humans depicting folklores and rural life in Bengal.

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Bengali Muscle Woman

My whole family loves to travel except for Me😯(Except for beaches shh)

A casual Sat Day morning:

Maa: *with Inquisitive fold on her forehead* if you get 4 days of break all of a sudden where would you go?

Me: *without even thinking for a nano sec* happily said Nowhere will be just home chilling. Traveling from kitchen to my bedroom 😎

Maa: 😶 *questioning herself if I got swapped in hospital by chance*.

I have to plan for Varanasi Trip ASAP. *Gasped and realised* damnnnn that's what she wanted to hear Varanasi Trip. 😱

some of the architecture of zinder, niger. zinder rose from a small hausa village into an important center of trans-saharan trade during the 18th century, culmunating in it becoming the capital of the sultanate of damagaram in 1736.

Adorable East Indian Girl!. OMG.... she's so pretty!

Me honest reaction after watching cool-phool people of Tumblr: 🌹

ben-10 ke ghar se bahar bhi nikalna chord diya hai... 🥹 😂

গতির শহরে স্হবির ত্রয়ী #mumbaidiaries #bengalis #thespians (at Bademiya) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpc2O_OvuYN/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=