West Bengal's Traditional Nouka Baich Boat Race

Study Notes

Nouka Baich is a traditional boat race in West Bengal, typically taking place in September during the monsoon season.
The races often continue into October and November in some areas.
While historically dominated by men, recent years have seen increased participation from women.
In southern West Bengal, these races are associated with the worship of Manasa, the Hindu goddess of snakes.

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