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Taalpatar Shepai (Palm Leaf Soldier) is a traditional, handcrafted Bengali toy from Guskara, West Bengal, made from dried palm leaves and bamboo sticks. Originating as a mockery of British sepoys (soldiers), these wobbling dolls are a classic, eco-friendly toy
Originated rural Bengal, rooted in the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny as a satirical, low-cost toy representing British soldiers. Handcrafted from sun-dried palm leaves, these puppets are designed with moving parts, often depicting soldiers, gymnasts, or dancers.
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The ritual has been observed for nearly 100 years, with roots stretching back to the early 20th century. It serves as the official inauguration of the new football season in Kolkata
it is not exclusively celebrated by Mohun Bagan and East Bengal.The tradition is practiced by nearly all football clubs in the Kolkata Maidan