“Netaji, Netaji, Netaji!” Imagine those chants echoing through the Kolkata air during Durga Pujo celebrations at Netaji Sangha. Netaji Sangha is more than just a club. It is a vibrant part of the community. It is a focal point during the Durga Pujo festival.
Netaji Sangha Club has two locations in Kolkata. One is in Seba Gram Sreepally North Barrackpur. The other is in Subhasgram. The Subhasgram location opens at 8:00 AM. Both locations share a common name. That name is Netaji Sangha Club.
Netaji Bhawan, a heritage building, stands as a memorial. It honors the life of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. The house was built in 1909 by Bose’s father. It’s managed by the Netaji Research Bureau. Sugata Bose and his mother Krishna Bose run the Bureau.
Inside Netaji Bhawan are a museum, archives, and a library. Relics of Bose’s footprints are on display in the museum. After World War II, Gandhi and Nehru visited Netaji Bhawan. In 2007, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also visited.
Netaji’s impact resonates through the Netaji Bhawan. It became a museum in 1961. The Kolkata Municipal Corporation maintains it. The building showcases Bengali architecture. Pillars, porticoes, and courtyards welcome visitors. The entryway has a plaque with J.N Bose’s name. The INA Memorial displays the motto ‘Ittefaq. Itmad. Kurbaani’.
The museum displays Bose’s personal belongings. A large bedstead belonging to Janakinath is visible. The car Netaji used to escape house arrest is there. Articles, documents, and photographs illustrate Netaji’s life. Pictures include his time in Europe and trips to the Andaman Islands.
Rare items enhance the exhibits. German military documents converted to Hindi stand out. Azad Hind journals offer insights. The Freedom Library holds books about freedom fighters. Sarat Chandra Bose’s writings are available. The Sarat Bose Hall seats 115 people. Film shows on Netaji and documentaries screen here.
So next time you hear the name Netaji Sangha, remember its connection to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. Consider the spirit of community. Envision the vibrant Durga Pujo celebrations.