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The diversity in the culture and traditions of India make them even more unique. Some of these cultural and traditional practices date back hundreds of years. Various languages, cultures, etiquette, religious practices and traditions come together to enrich India with its remarkable “Cultural Diversity”. Like many of the states of this country, the culture of West Bengal too, is a smooth blend of both traditional and modern aspects. Marriages in Bengal have always been glorious and colorful affairs that incorporate several rituals. One of the significant elements of Bengali traditional marriages is the “Shankha Pola (Shakha Paula)”. The bangles of Shankha or conch shell and Pola or lac have been a pivotal aspect of the Bengali rituals of marriage forever. Shankha Pola is worn proudly by a
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