Shantiniketan - a school in the traditional gurukul system founded by Nobel Laureate
Rabindranath Tagore in 1901. Tagore’s vision was a world where man exists in perfect
harmony with nature. Shantiniketan – the abode of peace- is a fruition of this
vision.
Places Of Interest:
Shantiniketan is the embodiment of
serenity and peace, far removed from the concrete jungle. Here imposing sculptures of Ram
Kinkar greet you at every turn of the road. Paintings of Nandalal, Abanindranath and Binod
Bihari captivate your senses.
Uttarayan, the complex
where Rabindranath lived, has a museum and art gallery.
Visva Bharati University
at Shantiniketan, 2 km from the nearest railway station Bolpur, is now a centre of
international studies and culture. The university is also open to visitors.
58 km from Shantiniketan is Bakreswar,
famous for its natural hot springs.
Specialities:
Three km from Shantiniketan is
Sriniketan, a centre for traditional handicrafts like batik (on leather, cloth and silk),
pottery, weaving kantha embroidery and dokra tribal handicrafts.
Festivals & Fairs:
Paus Mela, which starts on the 7th day of
the Bengali calender month of Paus, is the most important annual festival of
Shantiniketan. It is a colourful festival – a meeting ground for the rural and urban
milieu. Beside this many others mela like Vasantotsav,
Barsha Mangal, Halakarshan utsav also attractive festival in
Shantiniketan.
Communication:
212 north km from Kolkata, Shantiniketan
is connected by road and rail. The nearest railway station is Bolpur.
Top
|
