Kolkata

West Bengal·ceremony · river

Pandal made on a specific theme are the hub of attraction for the pandal hoppers during Durga puja in Kolkata.

West Bengal·sport · river

Salt Lake Stadium or Yuva Bharati Krirangan in Bengali is a multi-purpose stadium in Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal. It is the largest stadium in India, and the second-largest stadium in the world by capacity.

West Bengal·architecture · industry

The Victoria Memorial, officially called Victoria Memorial Hall, is a memorial building dedicated to Victoria, which is located in Kolkata (Calcutta), India. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal and a former capital of British India.

West Bengal·ceremony

Man get the mud for making idols in Kumortuli, Kolkata.Incomplete idols line up on the roads for drying.

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

The transport system of Kolkata is a mix of modern mass rapid transport and the old transport modalities like the rickshaws. Kolkata has an extensive network of government run and privately run buses.

West Bengal·coastline

Visakhapatnam is a port city on the southeast coast of India. With a population of 1,730,520, it is the second-largest city in the state of Andhra Pradesh (after Hyderabad) and the third-largest city on the east coast (after Chennai and Kol…

West Bengal·railway

Howrah Railway Station, the largest and busiest railway complex in India as well as one of the busiest and largest train stations in the world. It is also the oldest surviving railway station complex in India.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar and the fortnight corresponding to the festival is called Devi Paksha, 'Fortnight of the Goddess').

West Bengal

Hyatt Regency luxury business hotel in Kolkata (Calcutta) is an ideal destination for business travelers. The Hyatt Regency Kolkata is a five-star luxury hotel located on the EM Bypass connecter in Kolkata, India.

West Bengal·bus · river

Buses standing in a row in the Babughat bus terminus of Kolkata, West Bengal. Babughat is name of the one of the many Ghats built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly on its bank on Strand Road at Kolkata side.

West Bengal·wildlife

The Alipore Zoological Gardens (also informally called the Alipore Zoo, Calcutta Zoo or Kolkata Zoo) is India's oldest formally stated zoological park (as opposed to royal and British menageries) and a big tourist attraction in Kolkata, Wes…

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·architecture

The Victoria memorial was designed by Sir William Emerson using Indo-Saracenic style, incorporating Mughal elements in the structure. Lord Redesdale and Sir David Prain designed the gardens.

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·music · festival

Band from Kokata - Hidden Truth performing during the Hornbill International Rock Contest at Indira Gandhi stadium, Hockey Ground, Kohima, Nagaland.

West Bengal·temple · ceremony

An elderly woman chant prayers to Kali Maa at Kalighat Temple in Kolkata. On a day like this, hundreds of devotees and worshippers come to the temple to worship Kali Maa.

West Bengal·temple · river

A worshipper in Kolkata temple bows down and prays to goddess Durga outside the Dakshineshwar temple. The temple was built in 1855 by Rani Rashmoni, a philanthropist and a devotee of Kali.

West Bengal

Looks like Calcutta has turned into Venice! Archival footage of a flooded Kolkata city. Hand drawn rickshaws can be seen being pulled through the water-logged streets.

West Bengal·ceremony · street food

Street food is most popular in Kolkata during Durga puja. Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar. Many Bengali films, albums and books are released to coincide with the Puja.

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

Busy fish market in Kolkata during Durga puja. The dates of Durga Puja celebrations are set according to the traditional Hindu calendar and the fortnight corresponding to the festival is called Devi Paksha, 'Fortnight of the Goddess').

West Bengal·ceremony · festival

The enthusiasm of the people is at its peak when it comes to pandal hopping during Durga Puja. Visiting pandals with friends and family, talking and sampling the food sold near them is known as pandal hopping.

West Bengal·ceremony · industry

Durga Puja is one of the most important events in the Bengali society's calendar. Many Bengali films, albums and books are released to coincide with the Puja. The West Bengal government gives a fortnight of holidays for the Pujas.