Calcutta's fascination defies analysis. It is an
addiction, an affair of the mind and heart.
Calcutta, an ancient city which has seen history unfold itself in
front of her. Calcutta had the privilege of being the capital of
British India before it was shifted to Delhi. Calcutta, a city which
was once described as the "Jewel in the Crown".
Victoria Memorial
Indian Museum
Howrah Bridge
Built between 1906 and
1921 on the lines of the Taj Mahal in memory of Queen Victoria.
Topped with a moving angel this memorial faces the Calcutta Maidan.
It houses paintings, manuscripts, and other objects of historic
value in its Museum and Art Gallery. Two regular sound and light
shows are held in the evening. Closed on Mondays.
The Indian Museum is
the offspring of the Asiatic Society of Bengal which was founded in
1784. The Museum started with two sections: Archaeological,
Ethnological and Technical; and geological and zoological. With the
progress of time, however, it became apparent that the further
development of the Museum in the Society's rooms would be greatly
hampered because of the limited space and funds at its disposal. The
Museum is divided into six sections and is controlled by a Board of
Trustees for the co-ordination of the various sections.
The famous Howrah
Bridge: Also known as the Rabindra Setu, this cantilever bridge is
an engineering marvel. It was built in 1943 and is 97 metres (295
ft) high and 705 meters (2,150 ft) long. It connects Calcutta to its
twin city - Howrah. Howrah is an important industrial area and also
serves as the railroad terminus of Calcutta. From dawn to dusk the
Howrah bridge hums with activity which makes it the world's busiest
bridge.
Bursting at the seams, coping with its myriad
problems...
Calcutta shines on as the capital of West Bengal.. Calcutta is
certainly a city with a soul..
Belurmath
The Calcutta City
Festival-Durga Puja
Founded by Swami Vivekananda, the world famous
yogi and disciple of Sri Ramakrishna Paramhansa, it is the
Headquarters of the Ramakrishna Math and Mission and is 6.4 kms from
Howrah Station on the banks of the River Hooghly. This International
tourist attraction is located near Belur in Howrah district. Its
sprawling prayer hall with a statue of Ramakrishna is remarkable.
Calcutta is a city with strong cultural, literary
and religious flavours. this is the home of many of India's leaders.
Activities in the field of fine arts, music, dance, theatre and
writing make the city a happening place. The calm of the Hooghly
combined with the rush of people in the streets make Calcutta a city
to visit. It is the city which acts as the gate way to the North
East and has been coming up as a major commercial city in the
nation.
Durga Puja, of course, is still the
most talked about and photographed festival that is celebrated every
autumn. For five frenzied days, to the beat of drums, Durga is
worshipped. The Mother goddess returns to earth and, during that
sojourn, Calcutta becomes Camelot!
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