Kolkata

West Bengal·politics

Huge rally in Kolkata by Muslim outfits demands justice for Rohingyas. Ten Muslim welfare organisations organised a rally in the city demanding a stop to the atrocities against the Rohingya in Myanmar bringing the city to a halt for about f…

West Bengal

West Bengal·ceremony · politics

Decorative lights in the streets of Kolkata is a very mesmerizing scene during the Durga puja. These lights which light up the streets of Kolkata during Durga puja are mostly made in the district Chandannagar of Kolkata.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

Environmental hazards from the materials used to make and colour the idols pollute local water sources, as the idols are brought directly into the river at the end of festivities.

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·river · sport

One can see the iconic yellow taxi, hand-driven rickshaws and people bathing on the roadside of Kolkata, West Bengal. Kolkata, known historically in English as Calcutta, 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·river · ceremony

Sagar Island is an island in the Ganges delta, lying on the continental shelf of Bay of Bengal about 100 km (54 nautical miles) south of Kolkata. It belongs to the Republic of India and is governed by the State government of West 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·festival

People working on the film reel to be showcased in the 19th Annual Kolkata Film Festival. The 19th Annual Kolkata Film Festival was held on 10 to 17 November 2013.

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·politics

Tram transport in India was established by the British in the 19th century. Discontinued in most Indian cities between 1930 and 1960, as of 2011, the Kolkata tram in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) is the only public tram system in the country.…

West Bengal·monsoon · bus

School girls wade through a water-logged street in Kolkata. People walk on a water-logged street in Kolkata. A rickshaw puller transports passengers along a waterlogged street.

West Bengal

Old sketches and photographs of Kolkata. Sketches of Sunil Gangopadhyay, Sarat Chandra Chatterjee, Sailajananda Mukherjee and prapodh sajal and some old photographs of women eating in a restaurant can be seen in the club.

West Bengal·river · boats

People bathe in the Hooghly river at Jagannath ghat in Kolkata in West Bengal. Fishing boats can be seen near the ghats. People on the boat sails the boat on the river. Ferry boats can be seen lined up on the river.

West Bengal

West Bengal·ceremony

Kolkata is one of the most populated metropolis in India.The intense rush of people in Kolkata is evident during Durga puja.

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

Here a roadside stall cook is preparing the dough which will be sold as roti or rolls in the evening. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar.

West Bengal

Indian models showcasing Sabyasachi's dresses at Luxury Style fest in India. Sabyasachi Mukherjee is an Indian fashion designer from Kolkata. Since 1999, he has sold designer merchandise using the label 'Sabyasachi'.

West Bengal·ceremony · dance

Dhakis preforming their art to play this traditional drum known as dhak, inside a durga Puja pandal in Kolkata.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Fishes are the most important part of bengali cuisine Especially when its the occasion of Durga puja. Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura.

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…