10 things you will find in a Bengali household

10 things you will find in a bengali household

The items in a Bengali household can be as unique as Bengalis are. So, here's our list for the top 10 items you are sure to find in a Bengali household

#10
Bengali Dhoti Pyjama

The traditional Dhoti and pyjama is a must in every Bengali household. More to wear for occasion purpose,  the dhoti has been a symbol of Bengali culture for a long time now.

#9
A calendar with a picture of god

With the starting of the new year, the hunt for calendar starts and amongst all, a calendar with a god's picture on it is compulsory.

#8
Panjika

After calendar how could a panjika be far away, A "panjika" or a Hindu astronomical almanac is published annually and contains all auspicious dates for occasions and festivities.  As the old bengali saying goes "13 occasions in 12 months", it is an integral part of every bengali household.

#7
 A Musical Instrument

To a typical Bengali household, while growing up one has to learn a musical instrument or at least to sing. If not to sing or to play, musical instruments are quite efficient show pieces for Bengalis.

#6
Book shelf

No Bengali household can ever be deprived of books and a book shelf. From English novel to Bengali literature you will find it all.

#5
Mosquito net

NO! A 'good night' or an  'all out' can never give as much protection as much as a mosquito net gives.

#4
Gamcha(Bengali towel)

No matter how modern you are. For a Bengali, a gamcha will always absorb more water than a towel

#3
K C Paul umbrellas


Brishti kinba borsha, K C Paul e bhorsha. Rain or sunlight, To a Bengali K C Paul Umbrellas are the best.

#2
Boroline

A Bengali is said to survive an apocalypse if he has boroline with him. 

#1
A book of/on Rabindranath

It is difficult to take Rabindranath away from a Bengali, so much that you will find him on every Bengali bookshelf. 

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