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Diwali and Kali Puja

Diwali and Kali Puja
Deepavali, the festival of lamps was celebrated on Amavasya during Krishnapaksh. Ayodhyavasis lit the road with lamps when a victorious...
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Durga Puja

Durga Puja
In my journey I felt that the Puja has acquired the status of an art exposition, a Biennale. On the...
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Durga Puja – Bonedi baari pujas!

Durga Puja – Bonedi baari pujas!
Bonedi Baari Puja The year was 1757 just after the Battle of Plassey. Raja Naba Krishna Deb decided to celebrate...
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Durga Puja 2023

Durga Puja 2023
The Pujas have now become theme based and with larger investments they are works of art at an unimaginable scale....
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Durga Puja 2023 2

Durga Puja 2023 2
The Pujas are  here yet again. The streets lined with pandals in stunning bright colours the abode for Ma Durga...
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Durga Puja Days

Durga Puja Days
Mahalaya A week before Navratri begins; the idols of Goddess Durga are painted and made ready except for the eyes....
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Durga Puja Navapatrikas

Durga Puja Navapatrikas
The nine plants of Nabapatrika represent nine Gods / Goddesses. These are the Banana plant (Goddess Brahmani), Colocasia plant (Goddess...
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Fort William

Fort William
The Fort that never fired a single shot. Steeped in History. Calcutta was the stronghold of the British. This was...
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Gurusaday Museum – Kantha tales #myqissaa

Is it murder? Is it punishable? I am depressed, sad really along with some others went on a journey to...
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Heritage x Theatre

Heritage x Theatre
Old homes have character. Verandas, roake, open windows. A neighbourhood bustles and converses. With time to stare, soak in and...
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