Kolkata

West Bengal·bus

Overloaded public transport in Kolkata, with men standing on the foot-boards of the doors of buses. The buses bump and jump over the rough roads apart from being over crowded.

West Bengal·fort · architecture

The entrance to the Water Gate of Fort William in Kolkata in olden days. See an old cannon in the premises of Fort William. Fort William in Kolkata stands majestically on the eastern bank of the Hooghly River.

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West Bengal·ceremony · river

Pandals and idols inspired by a particular theme have been the hallmark of many community or Sarbajanin Pujas in Kolkata since the 1990s.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Heavy crowds during Durga Puja in Kolkata need controlling and policing by the State police. There is incredible traffic on the roads and unbelievable number of people on the streets.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Business is brisk during the festival autumn season in Kolkata when the Durga Puja celebrations are underway. People buy materials for the Puja as well as for their homes.

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 · festival

Kolkata markets see bright business before and during the greatest festival of the east- Durga Puja.

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·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 · 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·sport · river

Salt Lake Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the largest stadium in India, and the second-largest stadium in the world by capacity.

West Bengal

Kumortuli/ Kumartuli, is a famous place for idol-making in India, where they create life-like idols of gods and goddesses.

West Bengal·politics

BJP followers take out a rally on the streets of Kolkata. They shout slogans like 'BJP Zindabad, Narendra Modi Zindabad, etc.'. They carry BJP flags and march on various streets.

West Bengal·music · farmland

Krosswindz is a Classic Rock / Folk-Fusion band from Kolkata, formed in 1990. It is one of the pioneers of the Indian Rock scene with albums launched as early as 1993.

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·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

Frazerganj is a thriving fishing harbour where colourful boats in red, orange and yellow dock for repair and rest. Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

West Bengal·highway · sport

City street shots of VIP market in Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·bazaar

Kolkata's Victoria Memorial, fish market and streets around.

West Bengal·temple

Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata, India. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in South Kolkata, Kalighat is also densely populated and vibrant—with a rich history of cultural intermingling with the various foreign incursions into the area over…

West Bengal·railway

At least 14 people were injured this morning when a bomb allegedly carried by a passenger exploded in a packed compartment of a local train in Kolkata.

West Bengal·snow · river

Fresh fishes kept in basket on ice at Kolkata fish market. Also seen is an incense stick stuck to the basket of fishes. Kolkata, known historically in English as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.