West Bengal

Yellow Hindustan Ambassador Taxi cabs of Kolkata is an essential part of Kolkata. For years, the Ambassador has enjoyed concessions from the West Bengal government because of its roots in the state.

hills

Himalayan Black Bear paces along misty mossy wet hillside in the higher mountains of West Bengal. He feeds on greens along the slope and then sits down in a relaxed fashion.

wildlife

An attack by a stray leopard invariably turns a locality into a zoo, with everyone heading in and crowding around for the daily entertainment dose.

coastline

Bakkhali beach lies near the small fishing villages and the fishermen often come along these coast lines to catch the fish on the shallow water of beach. Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

coastline

Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

coastline

Approximately 3 hours drive from Kolkata, Frazerganj is one of the most beautiful beaches in eastern India.

ceremony · flowers

The game of 'Finding the ring' is commonly played among almost all cultures in India. This game is played by the bride and groom. This is unique game that states with the banner “who will rule the roost in the house".

village · music

Music is an integral part of the lives of people of Sundarban, they sing while fishing, praying and every evening villagers gather together to celebrate life, the constant fear of the Bengal Tiger makes men and women sing to Goddess / Ma Bo…

coastline

Sea near the Bakkhali beach is shallow and waves are generally not too strong so the fishermen often come to the shoreline of the beach for fishing. Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India.

coastline

Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It is located on one of the many deltaic islands that spread across southern Bengal.

festival · river

A Hindu devotee carried a statue of sadhu during Ganagsagar Mela in Bengal, India. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush.

coastline · wildlife

This footage captures a striking natural scene at Henry Island Beach, West Bengal, where the shoreline appears covered in a wide spread of red-colored crabs moving across the sand.

Once in a lifetime does someone come across the spectacular sight of snakes mating. This snake couple was found mating in the fields of Asansol in West Bengal.

festival · river

Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush. In Bengal, this day is one of the most auspicious days of the year.

birds

Amidst rains and flash floods, residents shield themselves with umbrellas from the rain as the evacuation process is carried out fearing the advent of Cyclone Bulbul near the coastal areas of West Bengal.

coastline

Bakkhali is a seaside resort in the South 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, India. It is located on one of the many deltaic islands that spread across southern Bengal.

ceremony · flowers

Elders and family members of bride blessing her on a wedding day. Bengali marriage ceremony takes place in the state of Bengal or between Bengali people. The wedding ceremonies in Bengal are quite long and elaborate.

festival · river

Timelapse videos of passengers coming out from the ferry during Gangasagar mela. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush.

coastline

Bakkhali beach is a long stretch of land covered with grey white sand, collected by the sea waves rolling down from the Bay of Bengal at the shore of the beach.

festival · river

A dip at Ganga Sagar Mela means redemption of all the sins. Gangasagar Mela is the largest fair celebrated in West Bengal, India. Makar Sankranti is celebrated in the last day of the Bengali month of Poush.

hills · flowers

Camellias belong to the tea family. See a lovely white Camellia blooming at Himalayan Hotel in Kalimpong, West Bengal, India. Kalimpong is a hill station in the Mahabharat Range (or Lesser Himalaya) in the Indian state of West Bengal.

bazaar · crafts

Patua Painting is a form of Scroll Painting indigenous to West Bengal, a state in India. In Bengali, "Pat" means "scroll" and "Patua" or "Chitrakar" means "Painter".

temple

Embark on a spiritual journey to the Dakshineshwar Kali temple in west Bengal, India. This sacred site, dedicated to goddess Kali, offers visitors a tranquil escape and a glimpse into Hindu culture and worship.