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Sundarban represents a
society that is primarily agricultural. The people live
in villages adjoining forests which is the home of
Tiger. For survival, these people have to fight with the
nature day in and day out. The hardships of daily
existence have given rise to fraternal feelings and
non-communal traditions. Members of both Hindu and
Muslim communities worship the same Gods and Goddesses,
Gazis and Pirs.
The two most famous among them are Dakshin Ray and Banabibi. Dakshin Ray is worshiped as
the God of tiger and all those who enter the forests for
subsistence, worship Dakshin Ray irrespective of their
caste, creed and religion. Banabibi, on the other hand,
is considered as the protector of the inhabitants of the
forests. She is popular both amongst Hindus and Muslims
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