Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Kolkata Durga puja is not just about the traditional worshiping of Goddess Durga. Its also about the people of Kolkata and all the fun and frolic related to this festival.

West Bengal·ceremony · highway

Selecting good fish is a necessary talent if you want prepare Bengali cuisine. In Kolkata alone more than two thousand pandals are set up, all clamouring for the admiration and praise of the populace. The city is adorned with lights.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

On the 9th day of Durga puja a girl child is worshiped. 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

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 · river

Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s. While earlier it used to be conducted live, later a recorded version began to be broadcast.

Kolkata, 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

Rasgulla, Howrah bridge and Macher Jhol what did they bring to mind but the city of joy Calcutta, the heart of Bengal.

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·festival · politics

Location of Kolkata International Film Festival decorated with movie hoardings displaying pictures of actors and small food stall for visitors.

West Bengal·wildlife · birds

The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.

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·river · temple

This street scene comes from outside the Kalighat Kali Temple in Kolkata in the state of 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·bus · river

One can view the iconic trams and yellow taxis running on the roads of Kolkata apart from that vehicles like cars, scooters, mini buses, rickshaws can be seen. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal

Though most cities offer auto rickshaw service, hand-pulled rickshaws do exist in some areas, such as Kolkata.

West Bengal·bazaar · school

College Street is an eminent center of Kolkata’s literary crowd. It is second home to the intellectuals, scholars, academicians, students and book lovers of Kolkata city.

West Bengal·politics

Calcutta Taxis. OK, Kolkata taxis! Taxis in Didi - land... Calcutta, West Bengal. Of all the enduring icons that Kolkata so doggedly nurtures, the yellow Ambassador taxi is the most recognisable.

West Bengal·architecture · industry

Kolkata, India, has been nicknamed the City of Palaces and also the City of Joy. City of Palaces comes from the numerous palatial mansions built all over the city and City of Joy comes from the lively and friendly and loving behavior of all…

West Bengal·old town

The tall central indoor rising atrium of the Taj Bengal is old world in nature. The statues, decor and indoor greenery are typically Taj and Kolkata.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

Pandal hopping is a popular trend in Kolkata during Durga puja. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar. Many Bengali films, albums and books are released to coincide with the Puja.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Durga puja mood starts off with the Mahishasuramardini -- a two-hour radio programme that has been popular with the community since the 1950s. While earlier it used to be conducted live, later a recorded version began to be broadcast.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Roaming about the entire city and visiting each and every pandal in Kolkata is a age old tradition of the people of Kolkata during Durga puja.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

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.