Debimangal : Rarh Banglar Ekti Rooponyas by Somshankar Ray [Hardcover]

At the heart of West Bengal lies the region of Bardhaman, with the city of Bardhaman as its centerpiece. Even fifteen hundred years ago, we find references to the *Bardhaman Bhukti*. Due to its pleasant environment, Bardhaman was once known as *Kusumpur*. The presiding deity of this sacred city is Maa Sarbamangala. Numerous old legends about her still drift through the air of Rarh Bengal. This *rupkatha* (mythical or symbolic novel) weaves those stories together, coloring them with the hues of imagination. The narrative spans from ancient times to the present day, though the primary events are set between 1695 and 1740 CE—when the idol of the goddess was discovered and the temple established.