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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.
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.
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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·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.
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Small shops in narrow alleyways of Kolkata city! Kolkata served as the capital of India during the British Raj until 1911, when its perceived geographical disadvantages and a growing nationalism in Bengal led officials to shift the capital…
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.
West Bengal
Barber shop on roadside of Kolkata with a man getting a shave. Line of rickshaw pullers waiting for passengers beside the road.
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·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.
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