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West Bengal·ceremony · industry

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.

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

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 · river

Sculptures inside a Durga puja pandal in Kolkata. Some puja pandels are made according to a specific theme in Kolkata. These theme based community pujas are quiet popular in Kolkata.

Kolkata, 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·ceremony

People visit a Durga Puja pandal in Calcutta. Before bidding adieu to the Goddess, the ladies assemble near the Idol, apply vermilion on the Goddess's feet or forehead and then smear vermilion on each other.

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·river · temple

People outside the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata, West Bengal. Kalighat Kali Temple is a Hindu temple in West Bengal, India dedicated to the Hindu goddess Kali. It is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

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.

West Bengal·festival

From the pyramids of Egypt, to the monuments of Rome, the Trevi Fountain and more - come to Kolkata to experience the largest outdoor art and installation art festival in the world, during Durga Puja time!

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·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

Sweet shop in Kolkata: When you tell your folks you are heading to Kolkata, one of the things you will surely be asked to bring back is Sandesh!

West Bengal·ceremony · river

A priest here is worshipping goddess Durga at a pandel in Kolkata. Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s.

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

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·railway

Jalandhar City Railway Station is on the Delhi-Amritsar Railway line. It is connected with direct trains to Delhi, 375 km (233 mi),Garib rath, Calcutta, Mumbai, Puri, Nagpur, Jammu Tawi and Deluxe Express to Mumbai, Shatabadi Express to Del…

West Bengal·coastline

Visakhapatnam is a port city on the southeast coast of India. With a population of 1,730,520, it is the second-largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh (after Hyderabad) and the third-largest city on the east coast (after Chennai and Kol…

West Bengal·railway

Howrah Railway Station and yellow Kolkata taxi cab in the erstwhile Calcutta. In 1854 the British colonial government in India started building a rail link from Kolkata to the coalfields in Bardhaman district.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Religion teaches mankind about humanity and love. In India every festival is an opportunity to spread love and happiness among all.

West Bengal

KKR’s preparations are on in earnest. Kolkata Knight Riders during a practice session at Eden Gardens, Kolkata ahead of IPL 2016. Like most legends, Knight Riders has embarked upon a journey that is quite simple, intangible and surreal.

West Bengal·river · temple

Top view of Kalighat Kali Temple and the devotees moving in a queue inside the temple. This street scene comes from outside the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata in the state of West Bengal.