Kolkata

West Bengal·wildlife

The Alipore Zoological Gardens (also informally called the Alipore Zoo, Calcutta Zoo or Kolkata Zoo) is India's oldest formally stated zoological park (as opposed to royal and British menageries) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, Wes…

West Bengal·ceremony · highway

At the end of six days, the idol is taken for immersion in a procession amid loud chants of 'Bolo Durga mai-ki jai' (glory be to Mother Durga') and 'aashchhe bochhor abar hobe' ('it will happen again next year') and drumbeats to the river o…

West Bengal·railway · highway

Howrah Station is the largest and second busiest station in India. It is one of the four intercity railway stations serving Kolkata, the others are Sealdah Station, Shalimar Station and Kolkata railway station in Kolkata.

West Bengal·architecture · industry

Victoria Memorial is renowned for it's European style architecture and a famous building in Kolkata which was built during British reign. It was built in the memory of Queen Victoria.

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Line of hand-drawn rickshaw pullers waiting for business beside the road in Kolkata. Though most cities offer auto rickshaw service, hand-pulled rickshaws do exist in some areas, such as Kolkata.

West Bengal·river

Swimming ,a basic necessity of life should be known by every individual to help them during emergencies.

West Bengal·aerial

Footage of an aerial view of the Victoria Memorial Hall, many other nearby buildings can be seen in the foreground.

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.

West Bengal·music · festival

"When the six members of the all-woman Ghazal Sufi Ensemble stepped on stage to perform in Kolkata over the weekend, it was the first time that men were a part of their audience.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal, where it is a five-day annual holiday.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

Blessings of goddess Durga is being distributed among the devotees. During the week of Durga Puja, in the entire state of West Bengal as well as in large enclaves of Bengalis everywhere, life comes to a complete standstill.

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This is Calcutta in the late 80's. Situated in coastal cities, Kolkata has been considered as world's nine most flood-prone place. School boys and girls in uniform crossing the road like a normal day.

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Hasin Jahan, the wife of Mohammed Shami, had accused the cricketer of torture and of having extra-marital affairs Mohammed Shami's wife, Hasin Jahan on Thursday, lodged an official complaint against her husband at the Kolkata Police headqua…

West Bengal·sport

Cricketers practice in the nets for their upcoming match at Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. Eden Garden is located in the heart of Kolkata. White ambassadors cars can be seen outside the Cricket Association of Bengal building.

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.

West Bengal·coastline

Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

West Bengal·architecture · industry

The Victoria Memorial, officially called Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, which is located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India.

West Bengal·river · architecture

Prinsep Ghat is a Ghat built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly and on its bank on Kolkata side.

West Bengal·bazaar · sport

Street shots at VIP market, Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Brisk business in Kolkata during Durga Puja celebrations . 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.

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.

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.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Bright stalls with cotton candy like this one are a common sight in the carnival in Kolkata which is Durga Puja.