In December 2021, Durga Puja in Kolkata got recognition in UNESCO’s List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is celebrated at the same time as Navratri in other parts of India. Kolkata’s rich culture, vibrant life, festive mood, all comes alive during the Durga Puja, which makes it one of biggest festival celebrations inContinue reading “Durga Puja after its UNESCO Tag”
Tag Archives: West Bengal
West Bengal to Get a New Sea Port
West Bengal is often neglected as a coastal state of India. While the shore length of West Bengal is long enough, most of it lies in the active delta region of Ganga-Brahmaputra, which is the largest in the world. Only a small part of the East Medinipur coast, around the beach resort town of Digha,Continue reading “West Bengal to Get a New Sea Port”
Cyclists Number Growing in the Country after Pandemic
The latest research has shown that West Bengal holds the highest percentage of households having a bicycle among all Indian states and Union Territories. 78.9% of households in the state have a bicycle. With the abundant availability of local transports, like e-rickshaws, good network of local trains, trams, and electric buses, West Bengal is showingContinue reading “Cyclists Number Growing in the Country after Pandemic”
Winter Fairs in West Bengal
Winter fairs are an important part of Bengali cultural cum religious meet. The months of Poush and Magh fall in December and January, the winter-time in West Bengal. During winter, the climate of southern parts of West Bengal remains cool and pleasant, with almost no rain. That is why, this is the best time forContinue reading “Winter Fairs in West Bengal”
Maintaining Covid-19 Protocols this Diwali
Diwali, the festival of lights, is the biggest festival of Hinduism. Apart from the rituals, and worshipping Ma Laxmi or Ma Kali, Diwali is the time when people burn firecrackers, light their homes, and draw rangolis. Diwali also sees a large migration of the working class of big cities to their birth village or city.Continue reading “Maintaining Covid-19 Protocols this Diwali”