Kolkata Durga Puja is a festival of creativity. People are hopping from one crafty pandal to another braving humidity or frequent rain. That’s the Puja spirit.
A Night Of Durga Puja Pandal Hopping In Kolkata
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An evening at Sovabazar Ghat in Kolkata
Step into Kolkata’s history at Sovabazar Ghat in North Kolkata. Explore the Ganges ghats, relive the city’s past. A must on your Kolkata to-do list!
Poila Boishakh-Celebrating Bengali New Year Nababorsho
It is that time of the year when various states of India celebrate their respective New Years. The Punjabi New Year Vaisakhi falls mid-April. One day after Vaisakhi, usually on 15th April, is Bengali New Year 1428 – Nababarsho. This post raises cheer to Naborsho, also known as Poila Baishakh.
Durga Puja In Kolkata During Coronavirus
Durga Puja is the largest festival of Bengal. It is inherently a community celebration and people have fun together. Durga Puja in Kolkata during coronavirus, therefore, is tricky.
An Insider’s Guide To Kolkata – All You Need To Know
Kolkata is a mélange of sights, sounds, feel and colour. Some parts are modern while some are steeped in history. For a first time visitor, Kolkata can be overwhelming. Here’s a guide from an insider to the best places to visit in Kolkata.
A trip to Dakshineshwar Kali Temple in Kolkata
West Bengal tourism has so much to offer. Given that Delhi to Kolkata flights are mere 2 hours or so, it is almost a weekend destination. This time, we take you to a famous temple in Kolkata. The Dakshineswar Kali Bari is a remarkable specimen of Bengal school of architecture. Dedicated to Goddess Bhabatarini, an aspect of Kali, this temple is a hidden gem of West Bengal for Delhi folks.
How Punjabi Tadka Is Different From Bengali Torka
When we travel, we embark on a concurrent culinary journey. It clears a host of mystery that is India. Travel is a living lesson and we love to learn this way. Here is our study on the case for “Tadka”. Do read on if you are wondering what is all the brouhaha about.
Biryani Special Food Trail in Kolkata – Royal Biryani
Royal India Hotel in old Kolkata has oodles of heritage. They have been serving Mughlai food since 1905. The Royal India menu is dominated by biryani. Commonly called “Royaler Biryani” in Bangla, this was long pending in our Kolkata to-do list.
Kolkata Shopping Guide – Things To Buy In City Of Joy
Our friends keep asking us about things to buy in Kolkata and best Kolkata markets to visit. For their benefit, we have tried to create a shopping guide for Kolkata with our recommendations for top things to buy from here.
Teretti Bazaar – A Unique Chinese Breakfast Market in Kolkata
Calcutta, or Kolkata, is home to the only China Town in India. Although the population has now dwindled, some of the migrant Chinese legacy is still prevalent among the community that calls Kolkata home. One such phenomenon is the Chinese breakfast at Tiretti Bazar. It is a secret for many Calcuttans too. But we thought this is a legend and should be revealed.
Hamro Momo – Things To Eat in Kolkata
We are always out to try the top things to eat in Kolkata when in the city. In this process, we have been lead to many famous Kolkata food places that are beyond maachh and mishti. This time it is Hamro Momo, a Tibetan food joint that can easily make it among legendary eateries in Kolkata.
The Difference Between Durga Puja And Navratri Festival In India
The second part of the Gregorian calendar is a prolonged festival season in India. Sometimes the same festival is celebrated in different ways in different parts of the country. The upcoming Durga Puja and Navaratri are apt examples. Some feast to glory while others have to satisfy themselves with the simple Vrat ki Thali.
A Delhiite’s First Impression of Kolkata
There was a first time that the Delhiite of Delhi-Fun-Dos landed at Kolkata. It was Durga Puja season with festivity in the air. Although Kolkata is barely 2 and half hours flight, he felt that the tastes and smells of this city were very different from Delhi. This is his account of a lasting first impression of Kolkata.
Time stands still at this Cafe in Kolkata
Kolkata is home to some of the first iconic cafes of the country. One such little known café is called just that – “Cafe”. It is an unassuming place just on a busy crossing. The Cafe opens at 4 pm perhaps because it was a British habit to go out for tea. The moment we stepped inside, we were transported to that era.
Kolkata – The Weekend Getaway Portal
A weekend getaway to Kolkata steeped in culture and heritage is just what you need to understand this city of Joy. Kolkata is a time warp, a portal which takes you on frequent trips of nostalgia.
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