Kolkata

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.

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·ceremony

In Durga Puja of various localities, which is known as community puja in Kolkata, fairs are very essential around the Puja pandal. these fairs attract a large crowd and has become a very popular part of the Durga Puja culture.

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·highway · river

Buses, taxis, autorikshaws and other modes of road transport on streets of Kolkata. Kolkata, formerly Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·architecture · boats

Calcutta Ferry or pontoon bridge across the Howrah river.

West Bengal

Basically, a round-shaped paneer cheese balls cooked in light sugar syrup. In other words, these balls are cooked till they get inflated and absorbs all sugar syrup. Moreover, ‘ras’ means juice and ‘gulla’ means ball-shaped.

West Bengal·river

Prinsep Ghat is a Ghat built during British Raj, along the river bank of Hooghly and on its bank on Kolkata side.

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·bazaar · sport

Man seen enjoying the outside food at the busy streets of VIP market in Kolkata. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

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·ceremony · festival

Aluminium things been sold out in Kolkata shop. 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

Men pulling rickshaw in the streets of 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 · sport

Pigeons eating grains on the streets of Salt Lake, Kolkata. Kolkata also known as Calcutta is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·highway

One can see the Kolkata traffic police on duty as he is directing the vehicles at Chowringhee Place area.

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

Top view of the city of Kolkata, West Bengal. One can can see the Hooghly river, greenery, Howrah Bridge and the panoramic view of the city. Kolkata is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal.

West Bengal·river · bus

Ashok Leyland Cheetah Bs1 of 3D on Calcutta's roads. The roads of Kolkata are too busy during the working hours.