Bangala Sahitya Samity (Bengali Library) (Dehradun)

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The library was established in the year 1900 by local bengali community. It is oldest library of Dehradun City and the place was visited by stalwarts of Bengali Literature from time to time. The library has collection of rare books and periodicals. It is also the venue of the Oldest and biggest Durga Puja which was started by local bengalis at Bengali Mohalla way back in twenties. In sixties a club under the name and style of Tarun Sangha was started by local youths for playing various indoor games. A place one must visit during Puja festivals.
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Coordinates:   30°19'49"N   78°3'16"E

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  • BENGALI LIBRARY IS VERY CLOSE TO MY HEART,AT PRESENT IAM SETTLED IN KOKATA.I DONT KNOW WHICH JAYANTA YOU ARE.I KNOW ONE JAYANTA CHAKRABORTY,A CHILDHOOD FRIEND,VERY TALENTED ARTIST & USED TO BEAT VERY MELODIOUS TABLA.TO DAY I AM SO NOSTALGIC ABOUT THE PLACE,IN FACT I AM OUT OF WORDS. PL KEEP IN TOUCH. MY E-MAIL ID ashokbhowmick@rediffmail.com
  • I was associated with Puja Samiti and Library and was Secretary of Puja Samiti in the year 1979-80. In fact I was the first who first started Souvenir during Durga Puja. We enjoyed a lot and actively took part in all activities including Natak and indoor games etc. T. Bhattacharya, Panchkula ( bhattacharyat@yahoo.co.in) 29/08/2013
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