Kolkata

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 · 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 · festival

Fish is a most vital part of traditional Bengali Cuisine. Durga Puja is widely celebrated in the Indian states of Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Manipur, Odisha, Tripura and West Bengal, where it is a five-day annual holiday.

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

Even the heavy rainfall during Durga Puja thia year the enthusiasm of people of Kolkata was not effected. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar.

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.

West Bengal·river · sport

Good stock footage of sunset seen in the city of Kolkata in the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata, formerly Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·temple

A famous temple Kalighat Kali Temple dedicated to the goddess Kali is situated in Kalighat. This is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. The right toe of Dakshayani is said to have fallen here.

West Bengal·bazaar

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

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·highway · sport

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·bazaar · sport

City street shots of VIP market in Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·river · lake

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·ceremony · festival

People walking through the Busy streets in Kolkata. 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

Sculptor of Kumortuli making clay idols during Durga Puja in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal.

West Bengal·temple

Kalighat is a locality of Kolkata, India. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in South Kolkata, Kalighat is also densely populated and vibrant—with a rich history of cultural intermingling with the various foreign incursions into the area over…

West Bengal·sport · architecture

This video starts with the majestic view of Howrah Bridge the only cantilever bridge in India. One can also see the famous Kalighat Temple of goddess Kali. Kolkata, formerly Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·river

Artisans shaping the clay idols of goddess at Kumartuli area of 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·highway

Hand pulled rickshaws pass through the Kolkata's waterlogged streets. The municipal corporation workers evacuate the water through sewer holes on the road. One can see the children go to school holding their shoes in hand.

West Bengal·bazaar · river

Vendor selling chips, gutka, pan masala can be seen. Bengali man setting up his shop and a woman selling Kwality walls ice cream and Bisleri water, she is also making tea can also be seen.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

The traditional Durga idols are still a popular choice among the pandal hoppers in Kolkata. The Durga puja has been celebrated since the medieval period, and has evolved and adapted to the world as time passed.