Bhajan Bhojone Bangalir Samsan by Sombrata Sarkar [Hardcover]

The book paints a vivid and haunting picture of life around the cremation grounds. It delves into the constant presence of death, the sorrow of losing loved ones, and the various characters who inhabit this space, such as undertakers, drunkards, thieves, saints, police, sex workers, and the priests of the cremation grounds. As night falls, the area transforms into a lively place with makeshift stalls selling various types of liquor, drugs, and other intoxicating substances.

It also describes the secluded lives of tantric practitioners who live in small huts nearby. These practitioners, including both male and female tantrics, engage in rituals involving corpses, tantric ceremonies, and various esoteric practices. The text provides detailed descriptions of their rituals, offerings, and daily lives, including the preparation of special foods for deities and the use of different types of alcohol in their ceremonies. It offers a glimpse into the mysterious and often hidden world of Bengali cremation ground tantric practices and the people who lead these unconventional lives.