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Volume-II, Issue-I, September, 2025 |
Received: 01.09.2025 | Accepted: 11.09.2025 | ||
Published Online: 30.09.2025 | Page No: | ||
DOI: 10.69655/atmadeep.vol.2.issue.01W.188 | |||
স্থানীয় ইতিহাস চর্চায় কবি যতীন্দ্রমোহন বাগচী সুমিত পাল, গবেষক, শিক্ষাবিজ্ঞান বিভাগ, স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারতরঞ্জনা ব্যানার্জি, অধ্যাপক, শিক্ষাবিজ্ঞান বিভাগ, স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত সমীররঞ্জন অধিকারী, অধ্যাপক, শিক্ষাবিজ্ঞান বিভাগ, সিধো-কানহু-বীরসা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয়, পশ্চিমবঙ্গ, ভারত |
Poet Jatindramohan Bagchi in the Study of Local History Ranjana Banerjee, Professor, Dept. of Education, Swami Vivekananda University, West Bengal, IndiaSumit Pal, Research Scholar, Dept. of Education, Swami Vivekananda University, West Bengal, India Samir Ranjan Adhikari, Professor, Dept. of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, West Bengal, India | ||
ABSTRACT | ||
The literary works of Jatindra Mohan Bagchi hold immense value in reconstructing the regional history of Nadia, serving as cultural and historical documents for both present and future generations. His writings provide vivid portrayals of the socio-economic and cultural life of his time, particularly the experiences of common people, the struggles of rural women, and the socio-political realities shaped by zamindars and colonial authorities. Bagchi’s depiction of the peasants’ oppression by British police during the forced indigo cultivation stands as a striking testimony to a painful phase of colonial history. Equally noteworthy are his detailed descriptions of Nadia’s geographical landscape and archaeological heritage, with references to ancient villages, monuments, and age-old traditions. His essays record rural festivals and fairs, such as Durga Puja, along with accurate accounts of village economy and livelihoods. He further explored communal relationships between Hindus and Muslims, acknowledging tensions while emphasizing harmony and brotherhood.Bagchi also preserved aspects of folk culture, including village women’s rituals like the Punya Pukur and the lost Jam Pukur festival. His references to folk songs, particularly the Ekdil Pir’s song, enrich the cultural fabric of Bengal and highlight the oral traditions of the region. Moreover, his documentation of religious conversions in areas like Shikarpur adds another important layer to Nadia’s history. Through his portrayal of ancient places, rivers, festivals, and rural life, Bagchi crafted a comprehensive narrative that affirms his enduring contribution to Bengali literature and regional historiography. | ||
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