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West Bengal·ceremony · river

Various traditional rituals and customs add to the grandeur of Durga puja. 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

Goddess Durga being worshipped in a pandal of Kolkata. Durga Puja also includes the worship of Shiva, who is Durga's consort (Durga is an aspect of Goddess Parvati), in addition to Lakshmi, Saraswati with Ganesha and Kartikeya, who are cons…

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 · 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

Roadside stall selling Pav Bhaji in a Durga Puja fair Kolkata. Durga Puja is also a festivity of Good (Ma Durga) winning over the evil (Mahishasur the demon). It is a worship of power of Good which always wins over the bad.

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·river · sport

Kolkata also known as Calcutta 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 In…

West Bengal·bus · highway

Public transportation on the roads of the Kolkata. A bus comes forward and stops at the bus stand. Another bus, manufactured by Tata also on the road, coming to a halt at the stop.

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·coastline · boats

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·festival · politics

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

West Bengal·highway · river

Kolkata, also known as Calcutta 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 I…

West Bengal·street food · sport

Kachori or Kachauri or Kachodi or Katchuri is a spicy snack popular in various parts of India including Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Bengal and Orissa.

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

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

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West Bengal·politics · river

Our viewer Tirthendu Dey tells us that this is the true picture of what you're seeing here: "This is a video of a Salt Lake ward during the Kolkata Municipal elections in 2014.

West Bengal·festival

A Western filmmaker speaks about 25th International film festival of India. He says, "I think it's an improved program from the one that was shown in Calcutta a few years ago.

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

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 · 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·boats

A woman bathes in the water of Hooghly water at Babughat in Kolkata in West Bengal. People can be seen taking bath. Passenger ferry boats in the background.

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

Theme based pandals are the speciality of Kolkata's Durga Puja. Pandals and idols inspired by a particular theme have been the hallmark of many community or Sarbajanin Pujas in Kolkata since the 1990s.