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Suratha was a Chitravanshi emperor of the ancient Vanga Kingdom (Historical Bengal Region). He was also a proverbial person of Hindu lore. His capital was in Bolipura, now Bolpur city of West Bengal. He was a devotee of Devi Durga. According to the Markandeya Purana he preached the Devi Mahatmya (Sri Sri Chandi) in Marthya (earth) among the dweller of Marthya and also he was the first organizer of durga puja in Ganga and later this durga puja festival became popular in other parts of India.