Kolkata
Kolkata is my city, my home. It stirs up my emotions, it stirs up my soul. My Bengali genes are to be blamed not only for my relentless creative pursuits but also my unsatiated taste-buds. The former British capital of India boasts of an illustrious past which reflects through the fascinating art, marvelous architecture, and declamatory literature of the city. Don’t miss out on an amazing experience in the alluring food streets of the city.
Prinsep Ghat - A nostalgic walk along the Hooghly riverfront in Kolkata
7 min read5th Mar 2021
Prinsep Ghat has always been a charming and relaxing place for me since my college days. Sitting by the riverfront, chatting with friends or family, or grab some snacks from the nearby vendors, it is a perfect place to spend a Saturday evening. It’s simple, romantic, and artistic. The place is as much for young couples as it is for the solitary wanderers. Catch one of the best sunsets in Kolkata, in the backdrop of Hooghly and the Vidyasagar Setu, or on a boat ride in the Hooghly river. A memory you will cherish for a lifetime.
IndiaKolkataDurga’s travelogue : The carnival de Bengal
5 min read5th Mar 2021
Durga Puja, the most important festival of Bengal is coming soon. Christmas in New York, Rio Carnival in Brazil, and the La Tomatina Festival in Spain summed up cannot beat the magnitude of the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, India. Pujo spans 10 days filled with packed elaborate rituals, great food and a stunning display of creativity and art in the form of innovative themed pandals and idols. People deck up in new clothes, flock to the pandals and soak themselves in the festive spirit. The whole city transforms to a festive mood, work comes to a halt as the Pujo spirit hits Kolkata.
IndiaKolkataDurga Pujo 2020 - How we celebrated during the Pandemic
8 min read5th Mar 2021
Emotions. Homecoming. Togetherness. Durga Puja is synonymous with all these and more. For the first time in recent memory, there will be a gap of an unprecedented 35 days between the Mahalaya and Durga Puja. Also in for the first time ever, no one will be allowed to go inside the pandals this year to reduce the crowds and tackle the widespread Coronavirus. So we ended up having loads of home cooked feasts and enjoying pujo from inside majorly.
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