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[Full title: Materials in Billeswar Devalaya (2) Dewan Pukhuri]

The only pond existed southward to the Devalaya is known as the Dewan Pukhuri. History lets us know that King Naranayan鈥檚 brother Dewan Chilarai dug this pond, hence the name Dewan Pukhuri (Pond). The area of the pond is 80 x 400 square feet. The perimeter of the pond has got new concrete construction. The banks of the pond are renovated and decorated by a beautiful garden. Flower plants are grown on every side of the pond. In the evening, electric lights are switched on adding an extra attraction to the devotees as well as the general public.

Variety of fishes and turtles are reared in the pond increasing the attraction of the pond. The Devalaya management earns a sum of money by selling fish every year. Concrete steps have been built on the east side of the pond. So that the water is easily accessible by devotees and they can collect water for various rituals. The pond is surrounded by electric lights and its looks mesmerizing in the evening when the lights are switched on. Among various species of flowers, towards the east of the pond there is a Hasnahana flower plant. While the flower blooms, the fragrance spreads around the temple and creates an aromatic environment in the complex.

Concrete benches are also built around the pond for the devotees for sitting and having rest. Devotees are used to recreate themselves by the side of the pond by seeing and throwing some eatables to the fish, turtle and tortoise. The pond water is used for the daily activities of the temple as well as for other rituals observed the nearbouring inhabitants.

The famous Durga Idol, which is made of a rare species of banana tree called Ramkal, is dispersed (Visarjan) in the pond on the day of Dashami. It is a very auspicious occasion. People celebrate it with many emotions. As it is the last day of Durga Puja celebrations, devotees become sad by the fact that they will have to bid adieu to Devi Durga. But in the meantime they also celebrate the fact that they have successfully organized the Puja and performed all the rite and rituals lucratively. The Daloi and the Secretary of the Durga Puja Celebration Committee of the Devalaya also involve with the Bisarjan that is performed in a ceremonious way by the help of all interns and devotees of the Devalaya.

Inhabitants of all adjoining areas are accustomed with various rituals by the usage of pond water especially during marriage ceremony. People are engrossed with a belief that the water of the Dewan Pukhuri is sacred. So they use it with utmost joy and sanctity during their personal ceremonies also.