Q. What is the main performer of Charak Puja called?
Answer:
Deoboinshi
Notes: The festival of Charak Puja is devoted to the deities Shiva and Shakti. This festival can be seen in
the Kolkata, Siliguri, Jalpaiguri part of West Bengal which is an urban area but the festival is very famous in these places. Charak puja is performed by usually ten to
twelve members, including both men and women. The bearers of the ritual are
called Charkia and the main performer Deoboinshi.