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West Bengal·ceremony

Visiting pandals with friends and family, talking and sampling the food sold near them is known as pandal hopping. Young people embrace this activity. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar.

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Renowned singer shares her opinion on changing the name Calcutta to Kolkata, she says, "Just by changing the name it doesn't mean that you love the place more and neither does it mean that if you remained with Calcutta, you would love it an…

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A local tram conductor collects fare from passengers in Kolkata. Calcutta is the only city in India where Trams run. Although most routes are now dysfunctional, one can always remember it's vintage ride as it brings back the past glory.

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Kamartuli in Calcutta is a famous neighbourhood where a bunch of 'Karigars' / artists craft meticulously the idols of Gods and goddesses. Adept at the art of creation, these craftsmen as if birth and shape Gods anew with their own hands.

West Bengal·ceremony

Bengali man makes pola bangles in Kolkata. Pola are red bangles made of red corals. Shakha and pola are worn in both the hands. Shakha, pola and loha is very important in Bengali wedding.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Whatever might be the weather condition, the grand festival of Durga puja is never hampered. In Kolkata alone more than two thousand pandals are set up, all clamouring for the admiration and praise of the populace.

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

The huge structure of some pandals of Kolkata's Durga puja are its speciality. Initially the Puja was organised by rich families since they had the money to organise the festival.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Kanya puja in the ninth day of Durga puja. Durga Puja festival marks the victory of Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus, Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of Good over Evil.

West Bengal·river · sport

One can see the sunset at Hooghly river in the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. Kolkata known historically in English as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

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Barber shop on roadside of Kolkata with a man getting a shave. Line of rickshaw pullers waiting for passengers beside the road.

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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·bus · politics

Kolkata has an extensive network of government run and privately run buses. The ticketing system is not centralized one and one has to purchase separate tickets for buses, metros, trams and trains.

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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·school · music

Banichakra is the biggest Cultural institution in Asia. The Institution holds 7000 students and 285 reputed Trainers and 8 Branches arround Kolkata City.

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

West Bengal·railway · river

Yellow ambassador taxis outside Howrah train station in Kolkata. Howrah railway station is the oldest station and largest railway complex in India.

West Bengal·railway · architecture

The iconic yellow taxis standing outside the Howrah Railway Station which is the oldest station and largest railway complex in India. Howrah railway station is the oldest station and largest railway complex in India.

West Bengal·highway · river

Night shot of Kolkata while landing on the Kolkata airpot at night. Kolkata, also known as Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

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The metered-cabs are mostly of the brand "Ambassador" manufactured by Hindustan Motors. Once in a while, one or two Maruti Omnis, and Tata Indigo can be seen painted in yellow.

West Bengal·ceremony · river

On the last day of Durga puja the married women play with vermillion in Kolkata. this is a ritual that is celebrated by the married women as a token of farewell to goddess Durga.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

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

Flower market during Kolkata Durga Puja. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.