Nashipur Akhara
Nashipur Akhara is an akhara in Nashipur, Murshidabad district, West Bengal, India. It is situated close to the Nashipur Rajbari on the east of the Bhagirathi River. The motto of the Akhra is to remain a bachelor for ones entire life. Here every year Jhulan Yatra and the famous fair is held. People from far off assemble here to witness the dramas held on this auspicious occasion.
In the Nashipur Akhra, some very old articles like huge utensils and even a vintage car are kept in a small room. They are not maintained but are available for public viewing.
Gallery
- The entrance to the Akhara.
- The temple inside the akhara where the famous festivals are held.
- The most renowned ratha kept in the akhara.
- Chandeliors inside the temple situated inside the campus of the akhara.
- Another ratha.
- A closer view of the statuettes on the ratha.
- Another statuette.
- Another brass ratha.
- A preserved ratha in the campus of the akhara.
- The vintage car in the akhara's campus.
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