Namaskar! Welcome to the official website of Banga-Parichaya, the first multi-media CD-ROM program on Bengal. Explore the colorful history and culture of Bengal from 2000 B.C. to the present, through an interactive experience involving video, sound, and slides. As you enter this unprecedented world of multi-media adventure, be prepared to step back in time and witness the remarkable contributions of a vast array of historical figures.

At your command, are the melodious musical instruments of Bengal, ready to come alive with magical sound, at the touch of a button. Listen to the resonant and moving compositions of Lalan Fakir, Ram Prasad, Kamalakanta,Nazrul and Rabindranath. Learn the tuneful Bengali language by listening to everyday words and phrases. Discover the fascinating past of this language and its surprising connections to other tongues around the globe. Enjoy festivals such as Durga Puja and Rath Jatra. So get ready for the most innovative exploration of Bengal available: Banga-Parichaya, resplendent with the richness and diversity characteristic of this extraordinary region of the world!