"Capturing Holi Splendor: Rohan Saha's Lens Meets Harakutir's Vibrant Celebrations and Kolkata's Iconic Rolls-Royce Procession"
The Rolls-Royce Holi procession in Kolkata has a rich history dating back to 1921 when the car was imported from England by Mukund Lal Bagla, a prominent Marwari businessman. The tradition began when his son, Ram Kumar Bagla, started using the Rolls-Royce to carry Radha-Krishna idols during Holi, a practice continued by the family. Over time, the event has evolved into a grand celebration, attracting thousands of devotees and spectators. The procession typically starts at the Satyanarayan Jee Temple, winding through iconic Kolkata streets like Howrah Bridge and Burrabazar, showcasing the city's cultural heritage. The Rolls-Royce itself is a symbol of luxury and tradition, beautifully decorated with flowers and colors for the occasion. The Rolls-Royce, once owned by Rudyard Kipling, is adorned with flowers and colors, accompanied by traditional music and dance. Devotees and spectators join the procession, throwing gulal and celebrating the festival. This event blends heritage, spirituality, and joy, making it a must-see Holi celebration in Kolkata.
The Rolls-Roycle Holi 2026 was captured very uniquely by Mr. Rohan Saha, who is a rising youth photographer who's making waves with his exceptional talent. He's been associated with the Harakutir ray-banerjee royal family capturing their events and celebrations with his lens. His work has been appreciated by many, and he's quickly becoming a name to watch in the photography world! Apart from photography, Rohan Saha is a B.Tech Automobile Engineering graduate from M.C.K.V Institute of Engineering,) with a strong focus on BS-VI technology, electric vehicles, and automotive design. He’s currently a,Graduate Engineer Trainee in Technical Operations at Shrachi Agrimech Pvt. Ltd., handling agricultural vehicle systems and technical documentation. Rohan has expertise in automotive systems like hybrid & electric vehicle tech, transmission, and fuel injection, and is proficient in SolidWorks, AutoCAD.
The members of the royal Harakutir Ray-banerjee family of Pathuriaghata, Kolkata, West Bengal, meanwhile just celebrated their Holika Dahan and Holi at their premises in a vibrant, unique and joyous affair, reflecting the spirit of India's Festival of Colors.
Harakutir’s iconic Holi festivities began this monday, with the traditional Holika Dahan ceremony, where a 15 feet tall effigy, made of of hay and wood was set up on fire in a bonfire to symbolize the victory of good over evil. The event was marked by prayers, chanting, and the offering of cimar (puffs of burning cow dung) to ward off evil spirits. The tradition comes from a story in the Bhagavata Purana about the demon king Hiranyakashipu. He wanted everyone to worship him instead of Vishnu. However, his son Prahlada remained a devoted follower of Vishnu. Angry with his son, Hiranyakashipu asked his sister Holika, who had a boon that protected her from fire, to sit in a burning pyre with Prahlada on her lap. But due to divine protection, Prahlada survived while Holika was burned to ashes.
The next day, Harakutir came alive with the sounds of laughter and music as people gathered to celebrate Rangwali Holi. The air was filled with the sweet scent of colors, and the atmosphere was electric with excitement. Their celebration featured traditional Thandai, , a spiced milk drink, and gujiya, a sweet pastry filled with khoya and nuts alongside other Bengali sweets. The evening was filled with soul-stirring performances, including traditional dance and music for their Kuldevta Sree Sree Sridhar Narayan Jew, which ages to 1692 and has been worshipped by eminent saints like Ramakrishna Parhamhans Deb, Shri Shri Mohanananda Brahmachari, Sadhak Bamakhepa and Trailanga Swami to name a few. The deity alongside others was placed in a all silver throne or “jhula” in their adi thakurghar or place of worship.
Harakutir, a 333-year-old heritage house in Kolkata, is a treasure trove of Bengali culture and tradition. This iconic mansion has been hosting several events like: Durga Puja, Kali Puja, Shivratri and Holi celebrations for the past 333 years, making it one of the oldest and most revered puja venues in the city.
The brain behind this grand celebration is Archisman Ray Banerjee, a 12th-generation family member and senior researcher at lIT Kharagpur and works of the National Crime and Investigation Agency, Government of India. Archisman, also the CEO of Brand Harakutir, is a man of many talents - a scientist, innovator, and cultural preservationist. He's pursuing his PhD in Chemical Engineering as a senior research fellow , focusing on solid-state battery technologies, and has received more than 30 prestigious awards some of them of the likes of the National Icon Award 2025 and Desh Ratna Award 2025 by the Government of India.
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