Exploring Shantiniketan – The Treasure of Art and Culture.

Shantiniketan is situated at a distance of 170 km from Kolkata. Shantiniketan was founded by Maharishi Debendranath Tagore, father of Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath started an experimental place of learning with a classroom under the trees and a group of five pupils. This place later became to be known as Vishva Bharati University in 1921 which attracts students from all over the world and aspires to be a spiritual meeting ground in a serene, culturally rich, and artistic environment. Today, Shantiniketan is a great center for higher studies in arts and is known for the famous Vishva Bharati University. The whole place is steeped in the memory of the great poet, Rabindranath Tagore.

Places to Visit :

Vishva Bharati University was established by Rabindranath Tagore in 1921. Till now, classes are held outside in the open air, which is extraordinary. There are resources in every significant order and the humanities and performing expressions overwhelm the way of thinking, Sanskrit, art, Indian music, and drama. This university has different Bhavans like the Kala Bhavan, the school of expressions of the human experience; Sangit Bhavan, the establishment for music and dance; China Bhavan, identified with Chinese studies and Vinaya Bhavan, the instructors preparing school. It additionally has agriculture and cottage industries, that give employment within the campus. Satyajit Ray, Indira Gandhi, and the Maharani of Jaipur are famous personalities who have likewise studied here. There are also various different models, frescoes, artistic creations, and wall paintings of Rabindranath, Nandalal Bose, and Ramkinkar Baij that can be found there.

Sonajhuri is popular for its weekly Haat known as Shanibarer Haat. The Haat is held each Saturday between 3:00 PM and 6:00 PM. One makes certain to discover the absolute most legitimate results of tribal jewelry, ethnic things of home decoration, garments planned by nearby weavers, instruments, and doubtlessly some lip-smacking nearby Bengalee dishes like Pithey, Puli, Malpoa, and significantly more.

Festival : 
Paush Mela is the most significant festival of Shantiniketan. This fair is held in the long stretch of December and harmonizes with the Shantiniketan’s establishment day. The dance, music, and drama programs are organized at this fair. The Convocation of the University is normally held in the long stretch of December which is managed by the Prime Minister of India. Holi (Dol Utsav) likewise acclaimed celebration in Shantiniketan.

How to Reach :
By Train  – Bolpur is the nearest railway station from Kolkata to reach Shantiniketan. Bolpur is connected to Kolkata by rail from both Howrah and Sealdah.
By Road – Shantiniketan is about 2 km. away from Bolpur station. Shantiniketan is well connected by road with Kolkata, Vishnupur, and Durgapur.

Where to Stay :

Hotel Royal Bengal, Hotel Red Chilli, Tarulata Homestay, Kunja Homestay.
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