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BJP’s John Barla shares stage with Mamata in N Bengal

In a significant political development, former MP and Union minister of state John Barla joined chief minister Mamata Banerjee's official programme at Subhasini tea plantation in Alipurduar today, sharing the dais with her.

Barowari Pujo

The term “baroyari” (Baro-Yaar-I) refers to the puja “of twelve friends”: baro means “twelve”, and yaar indicates “friends”.

Daaker Saaj

Since the import took place by post (known as daak in Bengali), this special type of ornamentation became popular by the name of Daaker Saaj.