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The Pramanick's from Shantipur


Shantipur is located in Nadia district of West Bengal, India. Its about 100 km from Calcutta (Kolkata) and 20 km from the district headquarters - Krishnanagar. Its famous for its handwoven cotton "Tant" sarees, Sweets (Nikhuti, Sarbhaja) and the 4 day long "Ras Mela" (Fair). The religious spots of Nabadwip and Mayapur are nearby.

In the era of Maharaja Krishnachandra (18th century) ........