Kolkata

West Bengal

Goutam Ghosh says "Many people, actors and producers requested many times to me to start making films in Hindi again so yes I will make.

West Bengal·bazaar

Man weighs Hisla fish at a market in Kolkata, West Bengal. Hilsa is considered as one of the most tastiest fish due to its distinctly soft oily texture, mouthwatering flavour and superb mouthfeel.

West Bengal·crafts · ceremony

Making of Idols: Artisan gives basic structure to idol with bamboo and straw in Kumortuli, Kolkata.

West Bengal·river

An Indian sculptor shaping a face of a sculpture in the area of Kumortuli in Kolkata, West Bengal. All these activities happening on the eve of Durga Puja.

West Bengal·highway

Public transportation on the roads of the Kolkata.Trams, taxis, buses, rickshaws and other traffic seen on the road.

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·river

Hindustan Ambassador Classic on streets of Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·railway · river

Yellow ambassador taxis outside Howrah train station in Kolkata. Howrah railway station is the oldest station and largest railway complex in India.

West Bengal·sport · architecture

Mud wrestler practices near Howrah Bridge at the banks of Ganga. Mud wrestling, aka Kushti is a 3000 year old traditional Indian sport. Kushti or Mud wrestling is India's traditional wrestling on soil.

West Bengal·politics

Hundreds of BJP followers including senior BJP leaders protesting against Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata. They carry huge BJP flags while during the protest.

West Bengal·ceremony · street food

There are a number of street food options that the people of Kolkata have while pandal hopping during Durga puja.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

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 · river

Outside the various Durga puja pandal in Kolkata you can find every kind of refreshment that will keep you going for long. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar.

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…

West Bengal·architecture · temple

Said to be the first cathedral built in the overseas territory of the British Empire, St. Paul's Cathedral is a Anglican cathedral located in Kolkata. Also said to be the seat of the Diocese of Calcutta, the church was completed in 1847.

West Bengal

Footage of an old printing machine house in Kolkata. The owner demonstrates the process of the printing. This printing press was run in the olden days.

West Bengal·crafts · ceremony

An artisan is busy in making idol at Kumortuli in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. It is considered as abode for idol makers as we can see so many idols are in the process of making.

West Bengal·bus · river

Buses parked in a row in the Babughat bus terminus of Kolkata, West Bengal. Babughat is name of the one of the many Ghats built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly on its bank on Strand Road at Kolkata side.

West Bengal·festival · politics

Visitors outside the19th Kolkata International Film Festival organized by the West Bengal Film Centre under the West Bengal Government. The Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) is an annual film festival held in Kolkata, India.

West Bengal·bazaar

The fish market in Howrah, West Bengal is the largest wholesale marketing place for fishes in eastern India. The Howrah market is one of the oldest markets in Kolkata, western India.

West Bengal·coastline

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

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Bengali Women perform ten days of fast, feast and worship, the last four days - Saptami, Ashtami, Navami and Dashami - are celebrated with much gaiety and grandeur all over India.

West Bengal·wildlife

he 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, West…