Married women applying vermillion to maa Durga: Kolkata Durga puja
West Bengal·ceremony · river
On the last day of Durga puja married women bid farewell to the goddess by applying vermillion in the Goddess's forehead.
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Result 2Married Indian women in ritual of Sindur khela: Kolkata Durga puja
West Bengal·ceremony · temple
Initially the Puja was organised by rich families since they had the money to organise the festival. During the late 19th and early 20th century, a burgeoning middle class, primarily in Calcutta, wished to observe the Puja.
Result 3Labour Union strikes and the political scenario of 1980's Calcutta, in Kolkata
West Bengal
The politically aware crowd of Calcutta in the 1980's protests on the streets in Kolkata. The power of expression and resistance among populations in this city. Watch the politically conscious citizens of the City of Joy.
Result 4Melodious Bengali song by classical singer Chandrabali Rudra Dutta, in Kolkata
West Bengal·music
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under Horizon Series presents Ravindra Sangeet music performance by Ms. Chandrabali Rudra Dutta, Kolkata. She a well known figure in the world of music, made her mark very early in life.
Result 5Calcutta wallahs love their cricket in front of Victoria Memorial, in Kolkata
West Bengal·sport
Young boys play cricket at Midan park in front of Victoria Memorial in Kolkata in West Bengal. Some of them wear white cricket lower and T-shirts.
Result 6Passengers taking lift from the auto-rickshaw: VIP market, Kolkata
West Bengal·bazaar · sport
City street shots of VIP market in Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.
Result 7Sankar Sridhar seen with Dr. Charles Clark at his photo exhibition, in Kolkata
West Bengal·hills · festival
Sankar Sridhar developed a head for heights as a teenager in Calcutta while climbing stairs, first to peddle pagers and then trousers.
Result 8Traffic near the Dakshineswar temple, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
West Bengal·highway · temple
Traffic near the Dakshineswar temple, Kolkata, West Bengal, India. People of Kolkata are following the traffic rules, but honking too much, as you can see, people are walking on the roads and going to the Dakshineswar Temple.
Result 9His Holiness the Dalai Lama arrives in Kolkata on a two day visit
West Bengal
His Holiness the Dalai Lama arriving at his hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal, India on November 22, 2017 at the start of a two day visit.
Result 10Indian Naval battleship INS Sagardhwani anchored in Bay of Bengal, in Kolkata
West Bengal
INS Sagardhwani (A74) is a marine acoustic research ship (MARS) owned by the Naval Physical and Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL), maintained and operated by the Indian Navy.
Result 11Park Street in Kolkata Aerial tour
West Bengal·aerial · architecture
Dubbed 'The Street that never Sleeps', Park Street is a busy thoroughfare in Kolkata. The Indian Museum in Kolkata is seen aerially.
Result 12Indian wrestlers practice weights early morning at Kolkata akhada
West Bengal·sport
Mud wrestlers practice in their akhara. Mud wrestling, aka Kushti is a 3000 year old traditional Indian sport. Kusti is India's traditional wrestling on soil.
Result 13Women applying vermillion bindi to each other: Kolkata Durga puja
West Bengal·ceremony · river
Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s. While earlier it used to be conducted live, later a recorded version began to be broadcast.
Result 14Traffic policing and Crowd control: Durga Puja madness in Kolkata
West Bengal·ceremony · festival
Durga Puja carnival scenario at Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal. Durga Puja, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Result 15Durga Aarti - The rhythmic recital of several musical instruments, in Kolkata
West Bengal·ceremony · festival
Durga Puja carnival scenario at Kolkata, the capital of the state of West Bengal. Durga Puja, also referred to as Durgotsava or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga.
Result 16Kolkata Market: the Main Ingredient of Delicacies of Bengal, Fish
West Bengal
Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Located on the east bank of the Hooghly river, it is the principal commercial, cultural, and educational centre of East India, while the Port of Kolkata is India's oldest operating…
Result 17Amit Shah addresses a rally in Kolkata
West Bengal·politics
Prime Minister Modi's supporters gather for a rally in Kolkata supporting Modi face masks. The crowd cheers up when Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah enters the rally ground amidst the slogans of Long Live India!
Result 18Renowned classical vocalist of Bengal Ms. Chandrabali Rudra Dutta, in Kolkata
West Bengal·music
Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) under Horizon Series presents Ravindra Sangeet music performance by Ms. Chandrabali Rudra Dutta, Kolkata. She a well known figure in the world of music, made her mark very early in life.
Result 19Line of hand-drawn rickshaw pullers wait for passengers - Kolkata
West Bengal
Line of hand-drawn rickshaw pullers wait for passenger beside the road in Kolkata. Though most cities offer auto rickshaw service, hand-pulled rickshaws do exist in some areas, such as Kolkata.
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Result 21A leisurely joy ride in the waters of River Hoogly - Prinsep Ghat, in Kolkata
West Bengal·river
Prinsep Ghat is a Ghat built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly and on its bank on Kolkata side.
Result 22Kolkatans find it difficult to cross the roads at this peak hour!
West Bengal·sport
City street shots of VIP market in Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.
Result 23Street Food at night Mutton Kabab and Samosa Kolkata West Bengal
West Bengal·street food
Mutton Kebab are a delectable North Indian delicacy made with minced mutton flavoured with a blend of spices to create succulent kebabs with remarkable taste and fresh aroma.
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