Welcome Reader !
This blog will familiarize you with the languages and culture of people residing Siliguri .
You must be aware by now that Siliguri is a small town in the north-most portion of West Bengal in India.It is on the foothills of Himalayas. A quick search on the Google map will show that this region is surrounded by magnificent Himalayan states and countries-Sikkim,Bhutan,Nepal and Tibet.Few hours journey and you will land up in a different country.Hindu pilgrims are now permitted to visit Kailash and Mansarowar Lake through Nathu La (Sikkim) from 2015.The weather conditions of Nathu La being favorable than Lipulekh Pass.In order to reach Nathu La one has to has to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or travel till NJP station and then take a vehicle for Gangtok.From Gangtok , you need to seek a permission for Nathu La from Sikkim Tourism Department at least one day in advance.Mostly travel agents take care of this factor.
Since Siliguri is surrounded by Himalayan regions we have a good percentage of the Nepalese population.They have mingled beautifully with the culture of plains while keeping their culture intact.The languages fluently spoken by them is Nepalese and English yet I have many Nepalese friends who are skilled speakers of Bengali and Hindi.
Bengali and Hindi speakers form the largest concentration of Siliguri population.However, English is understood by most people.
Bengali, Marwari, Bihari,Nepalese and Muslim are majority communities which thrive Siliguri .The best part of Siliguri is that all festivals are celebrated with same enthusiasm.There is a harmony among the people which is very contagious.Nobody ever forgets the serenity of this place.
This blog will familiarize you with the languages and culture of people residing Siliguri .
You must be aware by now that Siliguri is a small town in the north-most portion of West Bengal in India.It is on the foothills of Himalayas. A quick search on the Google map will show that this region is surrounded by magnificent Himalayan states and countries-Sikkim,Bhutan,Nepal and Tibet.Few hours journey and you will land up in a different country.Hindu pilgrims are now permitted to visit Kailash and Mansarowar Lake through Nathu La (Sikkim) from 2015.The weather conditions of Nathu La being favorable than Lipulekh Pass.In order to reach Nathu La one has to has to fly to Bagdogra Airport (IXB) or travel till NJP station and then take a vehicle for Gangtok.From Gangtok , you need to seek a permission for Nathu La from Sikkim Tourism Department at least one day in advance.Mostly travel agents take care of this factor.
Since Siliguri is surrounded by Himalayan regions we have a good percentage of the Nepalese population.They have mingled beautifully with the culture of plains while keeping their culture intact.The languages fluently spoken by them is Nepalese and English yet I have many Nepalese friends who are skilled speakers of Bengali and Hindi.
Bengali and Hindi speakers form the largest concentration of Siliguri population.However, English is understood by most people.
Bengali, Marwari, Bihari,Nepalese and Muslim are majority communities which thrive Siliguri .The best part of Siliguri is that all festivals are celebrated with same enthusiasm.There is a harmony among the people which is very contagious.Nobody ever forgets the serenity of this place.
 |
| Chhat Puja On Mahananda River of Siliguri |
No comments:
Post a Comment