Nabadwip

Nabadwip is a city in the Municipality in Nadia district in West Bengal (India), on the western bank of the Bhagirathi river. The Bhagirathi river originally used to flow west of Nabadwip, forming a boundary between the districts of Bardhaman and Nadia. It has now shifted its course, cutting the city off from the rest of the Nadia district. Reputedly founded in 1063, the town served as the old capital of the Sena dynasty. Navadwip was earlier located on the eastern bank of Bhagirathi, along with the rest of the Nadia district. However, as Bhagirathi River changed its course, the city shifted to its western bank. Blessed with numerous old and new temples, the city welcomes people of various sects, like Shaktas, Vaishnavs and Shivaites, with open arms. The month of Agharayan i.e. November (according to Gregorian Calendar) is the best time to visit this place, as during this period, the city gets on into extremely festive and celebration mood with the arrival of the Rash Festival.

Nabadwip, more than being famous as a tourist destination, is known for its numerous religious expeditions. The entire city is full of temples - small and big, old and new. People following different sects, like Shaktas, Vaishnavs and Shivaites, often come to this city for religious purposes. In the month of November, which is the month of Agharayan according to the Bengali calendar, the city gets into extremely festive and celebration mood, with the Rash Festival. in this article, we will le