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Lac Art of Bengal @ “monchasha” – a small try

the artform originated from midnapore district of west bengal which is now almost an extinct art. “monchasha” is trying to develop the craft of making lacquered items popular and saleable lac dolls of bengal. the dolls are small ritual or animal figures, two to six inches in height, simply styled in baked clay and handContinue reading “Lac Art of Bengal @ “monchasha” – a small try”

Bengali Cuisine @ “monchasha”

fullday menuchart @ “monchasha::   Pre Breakfast Khejurer Rosh (Fresh Date Juice) Cha (Tea) with Biscuit   Breakfast Luchi Cholar Dal (Bengal Gram) / Kalo Jire – Kancha Lonkar Sada Aloor Sabji Bonde / Mihidana / Jilipi (Sweet) Cha (Tea) / Coffee   Or Bread Toast with Butter / Jam Eggs (Boiled / Fried) FreshContinue reading “Bengali Cuisine @ “monchasha””

“pot-chitro” @ “monchasha”

A story telling performance in the form of rhythmic songs by showing their own hand crafted pictures of gods is the most important rural art of Bengal. The picture is called as “Pot Chitro” – a traditional and rural art form of Bengal since middle ages. It is also a tool of villager’s entertainment solution.Continue reading ““pot-chitro” @ “monchasha””

tusu bhadu sari jari bhatiali bhawaiya and much more

Lokgeeti-Pallygeeti-Tusu-Bhadu (Traditional) (2 Hours by 3/4 Members of east midnapore) : Rs.3000/- Contact for a gorgeous show over at “monchasha” during your stay. Lokgeeti-Pallygeeti-Tusu-Bhadu (Traditional) (2 Hours by 3/4 Members of east midnapore) : Rs.3000/- Bangla Adhunik-Lokgeeti-Palligeeti (2 Hours by 4/5 Members of nearby villages) : Rs.4000/- Contact for a gorgeous show over at “monchasha”Continue reading “tusu bhadu sari jari bhatiali bhawaiya and much more”

“kirton” :: a jewel of bengali culture

monchasha Traditional Authentic Kirton Presentation (1 Hour by 4/5 Members of Local Village) Rs.2000/- Contact for a gorgeous show over at “monchasha” during your stay.

Pot Chitro of east midnapore, bengal

A story telling performance in the form of rhythmic songs by showing their own hand crafted pictures of gods is the most important rural art of Bengal. The picture is called as “Pot Chitro” – a traditional and rural art form of Bengal since middle ages. It is also a tool of villager’s entertainment solution.Continue reading “Pot Chitro of east midnapore, bengal”