malla dynasty

Rajmata Alpana Singha Thakur with the idol of Maa Mrinmoyee at Bishnupur. The idol was made in 997 CE using clay from the Ganga River on orders of the then King . Pic: Partho Burman Society

Bishnupur’s 1027-year-old Durga Puja continues with cannons and offbeat customs

The Bishnupur royal family’s 63rd generation is carrying forward the Durga Puja customs which go back to 997 CE. In this unique Puja, Maa Mrinmoyee Devi is worshipped for 15 days, cannons are fired thrice daily and there is a closed-door ritual on Navami

By Partho Burman
Oct 20, 2023 09:33 IST 6 Min read