 Prior to 1910, the first Durga Puja is believed to have been celebrated as far back as 1842 by one Majumdar of Rajshai, the next two were held in 1875 and 1904.However, all of them were Private Pujas and discontinued thereafter.With Bengalis embracing English education with great enthusiasm, many had to leave home to serve in different parts of the country during British times.