I have always had a great interest in the history and architecture of West Bengal, which dates back to the bygone eras. And the best time to explore and learn more about such places is during Durga Puja. That is…
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Maa Annapurna Mandir of Barrackpore, built by Jagdamba Devi the youngest daughter of Rani Rashmoni and her husband Mathura Mohan Biswas can be called the exact replica of the famous Dakshineswar Mandir of Kolkata. It is said that around Rs…
It is that time of the year when almost every part of our country is getting ready for the festive season. With Mahalaya to be celebrated on 25th September this year and the starting of “Debi-pokkho” states like West Bengal…
Kolkata is a food lover’s paradise. The city boasts a variety of street food that it offers to its people. Almost every lane and alley has its parar dokan selling an array of delicious dishes. Some local shops and their…
The Margaret’s Deck Tea Lounge is situated en route to New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling. Once you start your journey from New Jalpaiguri to Darjeeling you will see posters and hoardings of Margaret’s Deck Tea Lounge all along the way. This…
Located at the junction of Strand Road and Hare street is Kolkata’s one of the heritage buildings The Metcalfe Hall. I got a chance to visit the place in the year 2019. This building now houses a museum which is…
My trip to Santiniketan in Bolpur in July 2019 had been the most memorable one. It was the first time I had travelled with my friends. Other than the popular tourist places in Bolpur Santiniketan there are a few spectacular…
Darjeeling is one of the most popular and favourite tourist destinations cradled in the foothills of the Himalayas. The history of this Himalayan hill station dates back to the era of the British Raj when it was the summer resort…
So it took me almost a year to sit down and complete this draft that I started writing after last year’s Durga puja. When we talk about Durga Puja in Kolkata, our discussion revolves around Barowari Puja’s majestic puja pandals,…
Of yellow taxis, centuries-old buildings, and colonial architectures most of which are coloured in red, Kolkata definitely excels in one element which is – Colour! These old buildings most of which are in shambles, the historical monuments, and the yellow…