Situated deep in the forest is 1000 years old Shyamarupa Mandir, from the Sena era. The area is full of spots unique in Bengal’s cultural history. It was in this forest that the 1st ever Durga Puja (Durgotsav) was initiated by legendary Surath Raja, whose capital was Bolpur!
Was very happy to welcome Venerable Shih Jianyin, Secretary General of the World Buddhist Bhikkhuni Association and an eminent and widely respected Buddhist teacher from Taiwan. She is also Secretary General of the Taiwan Buddhist Association, among other responsibilities. Venerable Jianyin has been visiting India, especially the Buddhist pilgrimage sites …
