Kolkata

West Bengal·highway

Traffic outside Swami Vivekanada's house in Kolkata. Buses, taxis, autorikshaws and other modes of road transport on roads of Kolkata.

West Bengal·architecture · highway

Howrah bridge, St. Paul's Cathedral and other old architecture can be seen in this archival video of Kolkata city. Iconic yellow and black - yellow Hindustan Ambassador taxis are also part of Kolkata traffic.

West Bengal

How to make Chhena? Boil milk in a deep pan and keep on stirring so that it do not stick at the bottom of the pan. Once the milk starts to boil add lemon juice or vinegar into it.

West Bengal·politics

Members of Trinamool Congress block traffic and protest on the streets of Kolkata at night. They should slogans against Bhartiya Janata Party as they protest for 48hours.

West Bengal

KOLKATA METRO – THE 1ST METRO SYSTEM IN INDIA The initiative had to wait for 2 decades when in 1969 the Metropolitan Transport Project was initiated.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

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·ceremony · festival

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

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

If one event gives Calcutta's cultural scene it's dominating motive it is the Durga Puja festival.

Kolkata, West Bengal

A barber trims the hair of a football fan during Russia World Cup ‘2018’, as FIFA fever grips the country, in Kolkata.

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

It's mela (fanfare) time in Dharmatala, a locality in Kolkata commonly known as Esplanade. A local Calcutta man performs a deadly stunt by breaking a tube light on his head. He then cheerfully accepts the money from his audience.

West Bengal

It is Mrinal Sen who manages to project this idiom of Calcutta with brutal honesty and rare compassion. The many facets of the city and its inherent contradictions are fodder for the artists who thrive and find inspiration in this milieu.

West Bengal·ceremony · politics

Artists in Calcutta, West Bengal give final touches to the idols of Durga Maa and other characters before Durga Puja celebrations. The idols are made of clay and will be painted and adorned with accessories before the main festival.

West Bengal·river · boats

Wooden boats at Outram Ghat are ready to sail as passengers get into the boats. One can see the temporary floating docks in Hoogly River and seen far behind is the Vidyasagar Setu.

West Bengal·ceremony

Kumortuli is considered as abode for idol makers as we can see so many idols are in the process of making.

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

Eco-freindly idols are making at a workshop in Kolkata, West Bengal. Kumortuli is a traditionally potters' quarter in northern Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta), the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal.

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·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.

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·music

Indian playback singer Usha Uthup sings 'Kolkata Kolkata' a Bengali song on a television show. The tune was given to Usha Uthup by A. R. Rehman and lyrics were written by Ratan Saha.

West Bengal

A hair-cutter (napi or barber) plies his trade on the pavement in Kolkata. Could this be a potential transmission means for AIDS or have their got their touch and scrap so fine and down to a T that never a graze or scrape takes place? Don't…

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.