As the harvest season nears its end, rural Bengal comes alive with festivities centered around paddy harvesting.
Under the warm autumn sun, farmers joyfully engage in cutting, threshing, and drying paddy.
The golden stalks of rice shimmer like coins in the sunlight, symbolizing prosperity and hope.
The festive spirit is evident as neighbors work together, sharing laughter and songs. As evening falls and the sun sets in the west, the day’s work winds down, leaving homes filled with the earthy fragrance of freshly dried paddy.
This harvest season beautifully reflects the harmony between nature and human life. It showcases the true essence of rural Bengal—community spirit, hard work, and shared joy, deeply rooted in tradition and culture.
By Rajin Saleh
Photo: Rajin Saleh
