Festivals

When the whole world is advancing with science and technology, some sections of North Bengal still preserve their ancient cultural practices. Hudum

The Jagadhatri Puja has begun — a festival whose history is deeply intertwined with the name of Chandannagar. Last year, during

The Jagadhatri Puja has begun — a festival whose history is deeply intertwined with the name of Chandannagar. Last year,

When we think of Jagadhatri Puja today, the glamorous celebration of Chandannagar often comes first to mind with towering idols

“If you offer sweets at Zahra Pal’s Durga Puja, your son-in-law will come home” – such is the local belief

Bhai Phonta, also referred to as Bhai Dooj in other areas of India, is one of the most sentimental festivals

In Kolkata, Durga Puja is much more than a festival, it is an emotion that engulfs the city in joy, light and

“Dhak” is not just an instrument but the heartbeat of the celebration of Bengal’s Durga Puja. From the beginning to the

Last year's Dashami, Ananya Chatterjee, a 75 years old lady from North Kolkata, stood at the door of her house with

For Bengalis, Durga Puja is the greatest festival of all. We spend the entire year waiting eagerly for these five days. Boss’s

How about one of the largest festivals of Bengalis being used as a Swadeshi platform against the British. Though Durga Puja is held with

Ican still clearly recall how excited we were to finish the half-yearly exams. We were still buried in books, but

It is often believed that when we dance or sing in front of God, our devotion directly connects to them.

Ride the ferry or the bus, eat food, and experience the magnificence of the grand celebrations of Bengal

According to mythology, during the war between Rama and Ravana, Goddess Durga was invoked through the ritual of Akalbodhan (untimely

Representative image (Naskari Durga Pujo) Almost every Bonedi Durga Puja in Bengal has unique stories about how it started in the first place.

The word ‘Rakhi’ today will invoke the sentiments of bondage between brother and sister. But the significance of this simple

“Ashwiner sharodo prate beje utheche aloko manjira”, all Bangalies are very close to this verse, where they find emotion and

It is that sacred time of year when Lord Jagannath, the beloved deity of Puri, leaves his sanctum and embarks on

Moichara, aka cattle race festival, is held in Herobhanga village Moichara is a festival, each year the village of Herobhanga (near

If you happen to visit Bengal in the last month of the Bengali calendar you will often see Gajon Sanyasis begging from

The rhythmic beats of Pt Tanmoy Bose’s, tabla blending beautifully with the soulful strains of Pt Debojyoti Bose’s sarod—this will be

Dol Jatra, the festival of colours, is celebrated with unparalleled fervour and traditional grandeur all over Bengal but the quaint

As the year comes to an end, Shantiniketan is all set to host one of its most cherished events, the

The much-awaited Kolkata Christmas Festival officially began on 19th December, with joy and festivities. The inaugural ceremony, held at Allen

Kukur Tihar, a Nepalese Hindu festival for canines The unity in diversity – a key ecological principle – is also the

Isn’t it amazing that out of the many severed body parts of Goddess Sati, almost 13 fell in West Bengal

Kojagori Lokhhi Puja that follows Durga Puja and is held on Kojagori Purnima is widely popular all over Bengal. However,

In 1790 or thereabouts, 12 young men were denied entry to a private Durga Puja in Guptipara in Hooghly district,

If you happen to find a fair firangi, clad deftly in a saree, making preparations for Maa Durga’s Bodhon this

Hathkhola Dutta family is not just about palatial mansions and luxurious rooms that light up to opulence and splendour during

Kolkata is gradually getting into the festive mood and people are agog with excitement to participate in the annual Durga

Image Courtesy : https://www.vice.com/ Only Bengal can think and boast of revolutionary women. Specially in an age when India still reports large

Dhamrai Rath Yatra, Dhaka In a previous article, we had written about the grand Rath Yatra at Mahesh in Hooghly district’s

Tanmoy Chatterjee Ace photographer of national repute, has taken some spectacular shots of ' Buddha Purnima ' celebrated in Chitre monastery,

HThe artisan hub of Kumartuli had seen an unprecedented COVID year, with many struggling to make both ends meet. But

Renowned Bengali humorist and litterateur Sri Shibram Chakraborty has immortalised the essence of New Year celebrations by pointing out that

The Spring has arrived on time this year, and so has the cuckoo songs, with twitters of birds as they

Kolkata Christmas Festival, 2023 Every year they get bigger and brighter – the Christmas lights swaying in the northerly winds as

Jagadhatri Puja, Chandannagar Pujas in Bengal are not just for a religious cause, they have tags of social causes too. This

Ma-i-toh Kali Temple, Sonamukhi, Bankura Bengal is the Kali devotees’ ultimate pilgrimage. There is a widely held belief among Bengalis that

Cutting across borders, Bengalis have a strange fascination for the paranormal world. Ghosts form an integral part of the folklore

Kali Puja aka Shyama Puja or Mahanisha Puja is just round the corner and when the entire country gears up

Eco-friendly decorative terracotta lamps Kali puja or Diwali, the festival of lights, comes as a double whammy for the people of

Medinipur is still mentioned in the pages of history as a centre of revolutionary activities by the freedom fighters of

Bengalis are known for their love for food, fascination with traditional drapes, inclination towards cultural activities and, most importantly, their

Sarve Bhavatu Sukhinah Sarve Santu Niramayaah Sarvey Bhadrani Pashyantu May all be happy, may all be free from illness, may all see what

Representative image Durga Puja is just around the corner and Bengalis around the world are gearing up to celebrate the annual

Durga Pujo of Ghoshal Bari, Konnagar, Hooghly Durga Puja in Bengal, the cultural capital of India, is not merely a religious

Durga Puja is the largest festival in West Bengal, and one of the largest in India. But this simple sentence

Theme: "Sorbojoner Durgapujo", Purbachal Shakti Sangha, Kolkata In the city of Kolkata, Durga Puja has always been more than just the

Pata Durga People nowadays have almost forgotten about the existence of ‘Pata Durga’, one of the earliest art forms that celebrated

Deulghata Durga Puja, Purulia Purulia is famous for many things such as the Chau dance, the Masks of Charida village which

Shantipur is a small, quaint, sleepy town in Nadia district of West Bengal. It’s a city steeped in tradition, famous

Durga idol of Tahirpur Durga Puja, Bangladesh Emotions that surround one’s roots are always eternal. The yearning for one’s homeland, the

Bhog, offered during Kodakhaki Durga Puja, Raghunathgunj, Murshidabad The beauty of Bengal is that its festivals bring people together. The rituals

If you are fascinated with colourful kites fighting amongst themselves in the autumn sky on Viswakarma Puja, then you must

Raniganj is a mining town in the Asansol subdivision of West Burdwan district. According to the Burdwan Register, this region

The Bengali wedding month of ‘Boisakh’ is around the corner, and there is already a lot of excitement cooking up

Playing with water They call it Songkran. All those familiar with Thailand and its culture will know what I am talking

If the colourful festival of Spring is losing its sheen in Tagore’s land of Santiniketan, the colours of Dol seem

Faith is all encompassing. It is present in every aspect of our lives. Faith can lead people to leave all

Christmas is one of the major festivals in Bengal. Under the aegis of West Bengal Chief Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee,

The winter season in Kolkata has just begun. Winter has different names in Kolkata- the jaggery season, the “pithe” season

Every year, Durga Puja, West Bengal’s largest and most important festival, arrives with dazzling displays of art and artistry. As

Dacoit or dacoity are not words you will find in any standard English dictionary, even today. They are a peculiarly

Ancestral house of Rash Behari Ghosh -   Torkona Village Burdwan Not many people have possibly heard of Torkona village in

When a family moves from the Dutch colonial town of Chinsurah on the banks of the Hooghly to a prosperous

The zamindari of Burdwan was one of the largest and richest feudal estates in the Bengal province that flourished from

India's royalty lost their official powers when the nation gained Independence in 1947 but the modern-day royal families continue to

“Why do we seek Mother? The reason is any worship is incomplete without the presence of Mother. In our society,

The evening of Mahalaya, September 25, turned out to be a somewhat unique one - for members of the Bidhan

One of the most invoked forms of Goddess Durga is her manifestation as the youthful, multi-armed deity who successfully battles

The month of October carries an aura of piety and celebration, cutting across all socio-economical and religious barriers. This is

In its edition dated October 10, 1825, the English-language daily Bengal Hurkaru published a gushing eulogy to the Durga Puja

Chaitali is a published writer, translator, journalist and language teacher based in Netherlands  Fall is almost on its way and nature

Durga Puja is not just a celebration – It is worshipping nature “Tadeiba cha Badhishyami, Durga Makhyam Mahasuram Durga Debiti Bikhyatam, Tasmei

Tucked in the forested tribal terrain of Purulia is a 350-year-old Durga Puja where the Sonar Durga or the idol

In 2010, Debasish Biswas became the first Bengali civilian mountaineer to reach the top of Mt Everest. In 2011, against

Durga Puja is an emotion. It is not just a festival, rather a tapestry of art and culture displayed as

After a two-year gap enforced by Covid-19, the 45th International Kolkata Book Fair or Boimela was held at Salt Lake’s

After the grand success of many editions of Bengal Mango Utsav since 2012 and to promote Bengal's Mangoes and Mango

Kolkata and Bengal have always been the hotbed of book lovers, probably the only city that can boast of the

As winter evening descends gradually, encompassing the surrounding, the faint strains of Ustad Bismillah Khan’s clarinet recital gradually gains momentum.

‘Muri Muri, Jhal Muri, Will you have spicy, hot muri?’ The familiar yell of the hawker emanating from the crowded

Epicurus’ paradoxical attitude towards religious observances is fascinating. Although he dismissed most of the popular notions about gods and their

Come Makar Sankranti, the last day of the Bengali calendar of Poush and its not just about Ganga Sagar Mela.

How tall can a Christmas tree get? Well, in October of this year, the world’s tallest natural Christmas tree was

The plant species bearing the intimidating name Aeschynomene is much more familiar to us as the humble 'shola', the dried

The world has gone through immense amounts of grief and pain in the past two years. The Covid crisis has

Tomb of Vijaya একদা যাহার বিজয় সেনানী হেলায় লঙ্কা করিল জয় একদা যাহার অর্ণবপোত ভ্রমিল ভারত সাগরময়। Rough translation: The one whose victorious

Far from the maddening crowds of Kolkata’s Puja revelers and dazzling pandals, lies Shyamdaspur, a tiny hamlet, tucked in Bankura’s

As Kolkata clubs are competing with each other to display their big budget theme puja pandals, a bunch of young

Masks seem to be ruling the roost these days, across the globe. Everyone is masked, and the masks come up

Representative image Bengal’s biggest annual festival, Durga Puja is almost knocking at the door but a majority of idol makers in

Mangal Shobhajatra in Dhaka History records that the Emperor Akbar harboured no rigid views on religion or community. In fact, quite

“Of all God’s gifts to the sighted man, color is holiest, the most divine, the most solemn.” – John Ruskin The

Every year during the month of Magh (mid-January to mid-February) Kumortuli, the traditional hub of Kolkata’s idol makers and potters

The extravagant Jagaddhatri Puja will no more be the same in Chandannagar. Thanks to COVID-19, for the first time in

Bhaiphonta, Bhratri Dwitiya, Bhai Dooj, Yama Dwitiya (if you are in South India), whichever name you choose to give it,

This year Durga Puja has been different. In all senses. Even the Calcutta High Court judgement barred rituals like Sindoor

When your Puja ends, theirs start. This is Khadimpur village, 12 km away from Raiganj town in North Dinajpur district.

The spirit of celebration stays bright in the hearts of the largest FB group Community of Canada, even during one

Historical evidences in Markanda Purana, suggest, Raja Surath, democratic emperor of Bengal with his Vaishya friend, performed the first ever-recorded

When the country is rising to almost every other day either breaking communal harmony, or preaching the same, there are

As the countdown to Durga Puja 2020 begins, one thing is clear – it is going to be a very

For all the enthusiastic photographers who used to throng Kumartuli every year to catch behind their lens the well-known procession

The Banerji para Durga Puja of Raghunathganj has always been unique, primarily because it has held on to the anti-communal

Nine-year-old wonder boy Ayush Nandi has created a stupendous Durga idol with paper to entertain himself and others in the

Durga Puja is not just a religious festival. Over the years the event has transformed into an annual carnival with

Durga Puja is just a week away and installation artists are nearing completion of their projects. Final touches are being

Economic boom during 1990s, regulated inflow of sponsorship and investment of the corporate world in Durga Puja. More money meant

Historically, Barisha is one of the oldest boroughs in Kolkata. The Sabarna Roy Choudhurys’, one of the oldest zamindar families

Street installations during Durga Puja have limited shelf life no doubt. Despite the sweat and time that goes into erecting

Durga Puja, the annual autumnal festival is heralded with much pomp and grandeur in Bengal. The puja unleashes a gamut

This is an unprecedented year for Sovabazar Rajbari, the house that always used to be kept wide open during Durga

Can you imagine Durga puja without plates and dishes made of clay for offerings, or designs of shola adorning the

An Adivasi priest sits in front of Durga and her children, intoning mantras in a language that not many among

When a religious festival goes beyond the concept of idolatry, then it is the rustic touch of Mother Earth that

Indranil Halder is an entrepreneur living in Australia who is enthusiastic about preserving the heritage of Bengal Just 30 km North

Durga Puja in Bengal is not just a joyous festival but an annual religious carnival that is celebrated with grandeur

Durga Puja, the grandest festivals of all in Bengal, is just round the corner. Every Bengali soul waits for the

The vast expanse of a blue sky in the horizon, kissing the sandy shores, or cotton-white clouds floating in the

Durga Puja this year will be like no other, no matter what happens. This much is clear to all of

‘My ornaments are fruits, my garments leaves, woven like cloth of gold and crimson dyed---’ may be the autumn Goddess

Devi Durga’s idol did not change much in form for over two centuries. This form was quintessentially Bengali in nature,

In Changing Visions, Lasting Images: Calcutta Through 300 years, Pratapaditya Pal mentions: ‘A type of art flourished in Calcutta, as

Indranil Halder is an entrepreneur living in Australia who is enthusiastic about preserving the heritage of Bengal Standing tall for past

For a healthy harvest Tanmoy Chatterjee Ace photographer of national repute, has taken some spectacular shots of 'Halokarson' celebrated in Sriniketan, Bolpur,

The Rathayatra celebrations this year will be different. The COVID-19 scare has left the famous Rathayatra of Puri and even

Mahesh Jagannath Temple authorities have decided to postpone this year’s annual Rathayatra due to Covid-19 pandemic. Nothing could have been

Kolkata will see an unprecedented Good Friday this year, perhaps the first of its kind ever. A Good Friday live

Mayapur ISKCON has its distinctive way of celebrating Dol Utsav without colours. The Dol Utsav of Mayapur is an extensive

Winter finally bids adieu for this year in this part of Bengal, making way for the flourish of colors and

A cold London warmed up to the tunes of Baul Songs, Pitheys and Kanthas at Fagun Fest.  Bengal Heritage Foundation

Isn’t it often said small pebbles together build a huge mountain? When creative ideas and performances meet at a common

In an age when children have turned couch-potato with gadgets in hand, watching TV or playing a video game, forgetting

This year the Gangasagar Mela, one of the largest pilgrimages of India, air ambulance will be used to help critically

As the chilly winter sets upon Kolkata, the city warmed up to the inauguration of the 9th Kolkata Christmas Carnival

It is often said South Kolkata’s Behala is older than the city itself! Behala comprised of villages once upon a

If Chandannagar’s Jagaddhatri Puja has almost turned legendary, Krishnanagar’s Jagadhhatri Puja first started by Maharaja Krishnachandra is not far behind.

The entrance to this house still speaks of its past grandeur, with two elephants guarding the gates. Inside are European

Durga Puja is not just the largest street festival of Kolkata, but also a big revenue generator for the state

It is often said when Devas & Asuras churned the ocean of milk (samudra manthan) Goddess Lakhsmi finally appeared with

The very concept of lokkhi meye has seen a gross deviation in the social context over the years. In her

SHRI said angrily “We were not allowed to visit the puja pandals alone, and your girl is getting worse day

This frame was shot while I roamed about around Sovabazar. I had stopped at a particular house where the making

The present-day digital photography has spelt the death knell for the photo albums, which once was an unmistakable accessory in

Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar’s Bornoporichoy laid the foundations of my Bangla, just as it had been doing for the last few

You are Olokhhi! None ever said that to me. On the contrary being born a day after Lakshmi Puja, my

Corporate hot-shot, Mrs India East, Poet, Model, Mother and Wife, Joie is as bubbly and charming as ever It’s a truth

Greeting cards have almost taken a back seat these days. Be they Pujo greeting cards or Christmas cards. In this

It was 7th November 2008. I was living then with my parents along with my two-year-old daughter. Suddenly life seemed

Life is a gorgeous blend of happiness and pain, achievements and failures, of falling down and rising above again. My

Calcutta was very different in the sixties, we have seen a city where life was easy going, things were dirt

I grew up in the 70’s North Kolkata, Kashipur to be precise amidst a wholesome middle class joint family of

I enjoy my work as Professor of Zoology and Head of Immunobiology and Regenerative Medicine Research Laboratory and Translational Outcomes

School teacher, former corporate trainer, loving mother and wife, Sanjukta always knows how to keep her spirits high! Being brought up

Businesswoman, renowned interior designer, mother of two bright kids and wife of a busy doctor, Urvashi is a solid support

“Surviving our life Day in, day out Feels as if Mount Mandara Is churning our soul.”  -Manthan by Gopa Bhattacharjee) Having lived life as a

Tridhara Sammilani’s festival is one of the many attractive pandals you get to see around Durga Puja in South Kolkata,

Combined with circumstances like conditions at birth, how one is brought up, physical attributes, born talents, one’s life is much

Corporate leader, Global Group Chief People Officer AllCargo Logistics and former HR Director at PwC SDS, a caring Mother and

One may think that the numbers in this life are random. Believe me, they are not. There is always a

Durga Puja is considered to be a festival that not just reflects a celebration of the masses, but also that

When I was asked to write about myself, I panicked. Not because I was given a deadline within which I

I have been selected to pen down my role as a 'Dashabhuja', lady with ten hands like Ma Durga. While

And Still We Rise! Yes, we do, beyond gender, caste, creed, education and status. Powered by the power of a

Naktala Udayan Sangha has the distinction of being one of the most popular and recognizable pandals of South Kolkata. It

If you want something new this Durga Puja, look beyond the well-traversed suburban borders, and cross over through the outskirts

We tend to overlook those who make life easier for us, while they trudge on silently, never receiving any acknowledgement

For decades, they have fought for many marginalized issues alongside their own, and now, they have decided to take up

Durga puja is a time of celebration, of happiness, joy, and a general sense of belongingness. It is what brings

Come Mahalaya and every year at the break of dawn, hundreds of people head to the ghats of the Hooghly.

Our colonisers have left the country long back, but India’s colonial hangover remains as strong as ever, and is a

Compounding issues around the world have led to millions of people displaced abroad or within their own borders. In India,

Durga Puja is here! You’ve already decided on your outfits (bought months ago, of course), which pandals you’ll visit with

With artists scratching heads to come up with original and revolutionary themes to inspire and attract the masses, it's no

Bengalis may claim to be the Proust, Foucault, or Wilde of their generations, the more intellectually inclined culture, but come

The skies are more blue than usual, and the sharply lined cotton clouds seem straight out of a baroque painting.

Dutta House of Baguiati has set this Durga Pujo with a difference. Believers in the teachings of Swami Vivekananda, the

The ancient Thakurdalan at Girish Bhavan in Bhowanipore still stands erect -- a silent testament to the changing times. As

The celebration of triumph over evil has started with much anticipation and gusto. Down the ages, from the time of

How about visiting the oldest ladoo shops of Kolkata on Ganesh Chaturthi? Have a look at our exclusive video on

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXY62sMmOq8 Curious faces of Durga stared peacefully at the play of clouds across the monsoon sky. Arranged in a row on

Durga Puja is just a couple of months away. And every puja committee and priests have decided to worship Ma

Last year it was Sreebhumi, where people flocked to see Durga Idol decked in pure gold ornaments. This year it

The first day of Rathayatra is also known as Gundichayatra and is considered extremely auspicious. On this day, Lord Jagannath

The celebrations of 48th Kolkata Rathayatra Festival organized by ISKCON had started from the day of snan poornima. Gundicha Yatra

In recent times, because of his Divine Grace, Puri's Ratha-yatrá has become famous worldwide. Srila Prabhupada brought the Ratha-yätra to

Born to a Muslim family, married recently to a Hindu, donning the Hindu bride’s sindoor at the Parliament, Nusrat Jahan

Lord Jagannath is said to have a big appetite. Hence, he is always offered a sumptuous bhog and he is

The book Mahabhava-prakasam by Sikhi Mahitioffers esoteric reasons behind the unusual form of Jagannath Dev. In Gambhira, the residence of

And here’s to this year’s Durga Puja, the largest street festival of the world. From the days of the Raj

Thousands of years ago, King Indradyumna, a great devotee of Lord Vishņu, yearned to see the Lord face to face.

The annual bathing festival of Lord Jagannath, ‘Snan Yatra’ was held by ISKCON at Rajpur on June 17. Rajpur is

Flipping through the pages of history is not confined to academics or entertainment. Just like food, clothes, housing or medical

Haalkhata is a Bengali tradition that is over 430 years old! Hard to believe? But that’s so. If on Poila

The word ‘Charak’ is derived from chakra or charaka (Chakra> Chakkar > Charak), which means a circle, and is used

Dr Mukherjee is a well-known nephrologist of Kolkata and a history and art enthusiast While Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated with

They are not just the pride of Chandannagar, the erstwhile French colony of Bengal, but their contributions to this state

Rabindranath Tagore had once celebrated the true essence of Bengal and India with his words: Dibe aar nibe milabe milibe

I still remember a scene from the famous movie Amrita Kumbher Shandhane, a film made on the sidelines of Kumbh

If you happen to have descended from ancestors, who lived or still live in Bangladesh, then you must have heard

“In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary.” Our very own city – Kolkata is experiencing the extravaganza

‘Joy to the world Joy to the world Joy to the world, the Lord is come Let earth receive her King Let every heart

Santa Claus is coming to town in an hour’s time! One of the largest Christmas carnivals of India is all

What Durga Puja is to Kolkata, Jagaddhatri Puja is to Chandannagar. This erstwhile French Colony, has been celebrating Jagaddhatri Puja

Baghbazar,Kolkata, Photo by: Abhishek Kundu   Chetla Agrani, kolkata, Photo by: Avijit Dutta   Mudiali, kolkata, Photo by :Avijit Dutta   Purbachal , cluster 12, saltlake,

I had fallen in love with Arjun as a teenager. That smart guy from North Bengal, who had chased drug

The word Trunk will always relate to that glossy tin box that used to hold our winter woollens, taken out

There was a time when Durga Puja could be related not just to dhaakis and their drumbeats, but also to

It was 1757, a year that etched many a milestone for Bengal and in a larger perspective even India. For

SURAMITA KANJILAL & TARPANI BHUIYA                  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vaWqqZq628          

Hindustan Club is a club with a difference. It has always stood out from the rest as it is an

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJz0S_-te8U                          

One of the finest blend of European and Indian architecture is Cossimbazar Rajbari in Murshidabad and the Roys, whose forefathers

Tomar khola hawa lagiye paaley, Rabindranath Tagore probably knew best the importance and freedom of wind in his abode Santiniketan.

Asian Paints Sarod Samman winner of last year, Talapark Pratyay Durgotsav is experimenting with ‘Depth’ this year. One of the

Naktala Udayan Sangha has been one of the most celebrated Durga Pujas of Kolkata in the recent past. This year

1. Moulali Rathyatra Mela: Held at Ramleela Park, this fair is as colourful as the rainbow in the sky with

Every year one of the biggest Rathyatras of Kolkata is organised by ISKCON, with three towering colourful chariots pulled by

Peace, tranquillity, spiritual harmony. Aren’t these needed after a tiring week? Maybe you would love to be alone, enjoy the

 MONDAY: 7th MAY  • RABINDRA GAAN A EKOK SUMAN WHERE: Kala Mandir Auditorium; 6.30pm Kabir Suman is a living legend and a powerful

Supriya Roy married to Sarala Roy’s family, is an educationist and ex-teacher, Modern High School, Kolkata Despite being part of a

Nihar Ranjan Adak, is Principal, Sargachi Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama PTTI​ I lived in a village in the middle of nature, where every

Monisha Dutta is English teacher of government sponsored Bawali Pallimangal High School of South 24 Parganas I have been teaching in

It’s all colour and it’s all fun! That’s what Park Street will turn to, on 23rd December as hundreds of

Come December and Kolkata’s affair with its elusive beau, winter,begins. There is a sense of expectancy hanging low as Christmas

Kolkata’s Christmas Carnival has been a big hit since its inception, not just for its innovations, but also for the

 FRIDAY: 22 DECEMBER  • ANANDA SANDHYA WHERE: MAHAJATI SADAN; 5.30 PM A musical evening where veteran singers Dr Sreekumar Chatterjee and Nachiketa Chakraborty

Whether you are a Christian or not, Kolkata residents have always waited anxiously for what we call ‘Borodin.’ Shopping at

Chewing Paan (betel leaf) is a tradition and a symbol of Indian hospitality which dates back to more than 5000

Tea literally keeps life ticking in Kolkata. The concept of ‘cha and adda’ is intrinsic to the Bengali psyche. Whether