The village of Bhagawatipur or Bhagitpur is situated beside the river Damodar in the district of Bankura. The seven-day festival ends on the holy day of Ram Navami by worshipping the goddess Bhagwati. Any male from any religion or caste, except the Muslims and the Shoe-makers, can become sannyasi. Sannyasis worship at Bamunghat, Keler Ghat or Gajane Ghat in the village. Abstinence from sexual life, taking of sacred food and self-discipline are must during the observance of the vow.
Apart from the above, self torture functions like piercing the body by arrows, rolling over the bed of thorns, burning of myrrh etc. are also observed. Before the sun-rise on the day of Ram Navami, the goddess Bhagwati leaves her father-in-law's for her father's home and returns to the father-in-law's house before the sun-set on the sane-day. As Bhagwati returns from her father's home, Sannyasis give up their sacred-garment, bathe afreash, and break vow by taking sacred rice.

Archaeology of Bankura is centred on temples. A few teracotta carved temples of medieval period in Bishnupur, carved stones here and there in the district, temples made of brick or laterite are the examples of archaeology. The temples of Jorbangle, Rashmancha, Sonatapan, Ghutgeria, Ambikanagar, Deuilbhidya are the archaeological treasures of the District. The stone inscription of Susunia is the example of most ancient archaeological work in the history of Bankura. Besides these there are the pillars in memory of the heroic acts, and the houses of the indigo planters.

About 300 years ago the royal family of Bishnupur settled them at Gopalpur near the Bishnupur town. Dokras usually make religious objects of art, toys and ornaments out of brass metal. At first they moved from Gopalpur to Rampur and then to Bikna in Bankura. Thay have their settlement and co-operative society in Danapur and Bikna.

The chhou dance of Mayurbhanj is rife in the eastern part of Orissa. Two occasions are considered apt for this kind of chhou one is some time near the start of the Dusserah festival amd another is 'Chaitraparaba'. It is mainly observed as the festival of agricultural crops. Worshipping of siva is also held. There is no system of worshipping of any idol in this festival.
A bamboo pole is regarded as the symbol of Siva. Worshippers are called the Bhaktas. They then enter the lineage of Siva. They observe many austerities. Dance - performance goes on. There is the classical touch in the style of dance. Chhou dance of Mayurbhanj begins with Rangaraja which is done behind the screen. Then comes the item called 'Kaji-Paji'. The style of Mayurbhanj "being substantative, has found favour with the audience.

Terracotta industry of Bishnupur has crossed the threshold of India and earned a respectable position all over the world, Horse, Elephant, Bison made of burnt clay have made Bengal proud. Ever increasing demand for terracotta has infused inspiration in the artisans of Panchmura, neighbouring village of Bishnupur.

Mask of Wast Dinajpur is one of the glorious examples of folk art. Members of the Polia and the Desi Communities who constitute the major bulk of the regional population, use these masks. They are made of wood. 'Gami’ wood for the mask is specially preferred for the convenience of carving, Gamira is a religious function connected with the worship of god Siva. It is organised at village level. There is no fixed date for organising the function. Any day between the last day of Chaitra (April-May) i.e., Chaitra Sankranti Day and the end of Jaistha (May-June) may be chosen for the purpose. It continues for three days. Three specific musical instruments - Dhak (a kind of drum), Mehana (regional Shanai) and Gong are played upon in the dance performance. The dance associated with Gamira is a collective organised Mask dance