Krishnagar, Oct. 13 -- Invoking Sanatani heritage, Bengali cultural traditions and spiritual awakening, West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said his government had approved 12,400 additional Durga pujas, taking the total number of approved celebrations to 57,400, and promised to promote religious tourism through a pilgrimage circuit linking major shrines across the state.
Addressing devotees at the 75th anniversary celebrations of the Charer Pally Durga Puja committee in Ranaghat, Nadia, Adhikari said his government would pursue employment generation and development alongside the promotion of India's cultural heritage and Bengal's spiritual traditions.
He said the proposed pilgrimage circuit would connect Madan Mohan Ji...