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The Curse of Netidhopani Ghat: A Sundarbans Ghost Story
The Curse of Netidhopani Ghat: A Sundarbans Ghost Story 1. The Whispering CreekThe dawn felt wrong, shrouded in a ghostly mist that clung to the water. Our motorboat, the Bhutbhuti, felt trapped in the suffocating embrace of the mangrove jungle that rose like a wall on either side of the narrow creek. The water was…
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The Evolving Tiger of the Sundarbans: Shifting Behaviors in a Man-Made World
To the world, it is the Royal Bengal Tiger. In official records, it’s the RBT. In local folklore, it is sometimes mistakenly called Dakshin Rai. But in the hushed, reverent tones of the forest, it is known by many names: Babu (the gentleman), Boro Korta (the big boss), or simply, the Beast. In reality and imagination, belief and ritual, this…
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When Man Follows Tiger: The Untold Story of Sundarbans’ Honey Collectors & Human-Tiger Conflict
Explore the rare and perilous moments in the Sundarbans when honey collectors (mouals) choose to track the Royal Bengal Tiger. Discover harrowing tales of survival, coexistence, and rescue missions from the heart of the world’s largest mangrove forest. When Man Follows Tiger: A Glimpse into the Sundarbans’ Most Exceptional Moments The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove…
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The Sundarbans Curse: A Complete Horror Saga of Possession and Friendship
Follow a group of friends as they battle a recurring supernatural curse in the haunted Sundarbans. From a possessed guide to a cursed artist, this is the complete two-part tale of friendship’s triumph over demonic horror in the mangrove forest The Sundarbans Curse: A Complete Horror Saga The Sundarbans, a vast mangrove forest and UNESCO World Heritage Site, is…
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Tiger Talk: Decoding the Secret Language of the Sundarbans
Discover the secret names for the Royal Bengal Tiger in the Sundarbans. Our guide decodes the jungle lingo and folklore surrounding the swamp tiger and the unique terms used by locals. Sundarbans Culture, Folklore, Tiger Conservation In the mangrove labyrinth of the Sundarbans, the Royal Bengal Tiger is a god, a ghost, and a master…
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Pencil Roots: The Ingenious Breathing System of Sundarbans Mangroves
Discover pencil roots, the unique breathing system of the Sundarbans’ Bain (Avicennia) mangroves. Learn how these incredible adaptations help trees survive in waterlogged soil and protect the coast. Mangrove Ecosystem, Botany, Sundarbans Flora The Breathing Roots of the Sundarbans: A Closer Look at Pencil Roots Walk through the muddy tidal flats of the Sundarbans, and…
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Golpata: The Sundarbans’ Miracle Nipa Palm – Food, Fuel, and Folklore
Discover the incredible uses of Golpata (Nipa Palm) in the Sundarbans. Learn how this single plant provides food, sustainable biofuel, and coastal protection, and why it’s linked to Royal Bengal Tigers. Category: Sundarbans Flora, Mangrove Ecosystem, Sustainable Living What is Golpata? The Ancient Nipa Palm of the Sundarbans In the heart of the Sundarbans, the world’s…
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From Wilds to Settlement: The Forgotten History of Reclaiming the Sundarbans
When we think of the Sundarbans today, we envision a deep mangrove wilderness, an impenetrable maze of respiratory roots, the majestic roam of the Royal Bengal Tiger, and an enchanting network of rivers and creeks. But hidden behind this mysterious facade lies a different history—a tale of struggle, where a few dared to dream of…
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Samiran Mandal 