Was happy to welcome Venerable Nipon, Vice President, International Buddhist Council, Bodhgaya and Secretary of the Wat Royal Thai Temple, Bodhgaya. Completely immersed in Bharat-Thailand’s civilisational connect through Buddhism, Ven Nipon did his graduation and masters in Sanskrit. A popular teacher, an accomplished linguist and an impressive raconteur connecting Bharat-Thailand …

Whether it is the Belur Math or Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi, the unmistakable feeling is of being at home. Was happy to meet and receive blessings of Swami Sarvalokananda Ji, Secretary, Ramakrishna Mission, New Delhi. We were also delighted to meet Swami Mahaprajnananda, Principal, Ramakrishna Vidyamandira, Belur Math & Swami …

बिजॉया की शुभकामनाएं! #ShubhoBijoya

On #MahaNavami we joined our #DurgaPuja at Sarada-Ramakrishna Sevashram, Hotar, 24 Parganas South. We feel fortunate to unfailingly receive the blessings of General Secretary Mataji Suchetanandamoyee and other Sadhvis of the Sevashram.

In Behrampore, at the Vivekananda Vyayam Samiti, paid homage to Shri Pranab Kumar Bhattacharya, guide, mentor, Guru, on his 103rd birth anniversary. Vivekananda Vyayam Samiti was founded by him 1942. #MahaAstami

Unbroken parampara of Pata #DurgaPuja – continuing for 9th generation in the Chattopadhyay family, at Hatserandi village, Birbhum. #MahaAstami – 2026 #JaiMaaDurga

A rich pool of youthful creative talent exists across #WestBengal. The Kuheli Sangha #DurgaPuja in Berhampore, had as its theme: the need to avoid wastage of food – especially interesting for youngsters, parents and teachers. The negative impact of “dumb scrolling”, societal impact of food wastage have been also imaginatively …

At Ilambazar, Bolpur, Sukhbazar Sarbajonin #DurgaPuja with fellow karyakartas.

Was happy to visit the Adi Sarbojanin Durga Puja, which is commemorating its 75th year, in Fulia, Nadia. Thanks to the entire #NariShakti team and to Shri Subir Bhattacharya and Shri Arun Bhowmik and senior teachers of the area for the kind invitation and for keeping the flag aloft. #DurgaPuja2026

Was delighted to inaugurate the Foreshore Nava Yuvak Sangh #DurgaPuja in Howrah. A very dedicated and earnest effort. Thanks to the organisers led by Shri Mukul Nath Tiwari and Shri Lakshman Nath Tiwari ji and the young disciplined and very energetic organisers and volunteers for their warm welcome. Was happy …

On #MahaSasthi, joined our karyakartas across Baruipur & Rajpur-Sonarpur (Jadavpur) – in inaugurating various #DurgaPuja Mandaps. These #DurgaPujas are organised by mothers and sisters of the area, through women Samitis and Sanghas. In very difficult times they persisted in organising Durga Puja and it is always a happy feeling to …