Kolkata photographer Dipanjan Chakraborty has skillfully captured vibrant wall art depicting the essence of a Bengali wedding, mirroring the rich tapestry of Indian culture. His lens delves deep into the intricate details, revealing the vibrant colors and cultural motifs that adorn these walls. With an expert eye for composition and…
Vivid, cinematic and poetic, it’s all about my inner contemplation whenever I take a walk in the rain. And this time it was a dark gloomy evening when I left home and reached the fairyland of my city Kolkata named Park Street where rain blends with vivid lights and makes…
Fog is an interesting thing in the true sense to work on. Foggy weather in the early morning at Kolkata maidan is such an interesting scene for photo enthusiasts. Normally December to February these three months are termed as the winter season in Kolkata. In these months a dense fog…
Kolkata, called historically as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian State West Bengal. Kolkata is the primary centre for commercial, cultural and educational aspects of East India. It is located on the banks of Hooghly river, having the Oldest Operating Port in India and major riverine port. Kolkata was…
Durga Puja is not only the biggest festival of the Bengalis but also it is the passion and emotion for the people of Bengal. From the making of the idol of Goddess Durga at Kumartuli to the immersion of the idol in the Ganges – it has a story on…
Kumbh Mela has its own religious importance which is held every 12 years. No doubt it is the largest gathering of faith in which from the whole of the world people participate and take bathe in the sacred or holy river. But have you ever thought that what is the…
As you know, every week we are introducing some inspiring communities to our readers. This week we have collected some amazing photographs from the famous “Calcutta Instagrammers” Instagram page. You can tag “#ig_Calcutta” on Instagram to feature on their Instagram page. All photos are linked and lead to the sources…
Kolkata is one of the major metropolitan cities of India. The city of Calcutta (now Kolkata) was established by Job Charnock in the year 1690 and later it was the capital of India under British rule. Thus, Kolkata is not only a very old and vibrant city but also an…
Covid-19 Pandemic is probably one of the biggest disasters after World War Two. The entire world suffered partial or complete lockdown. A virus that cannot be even seen via a normal microscope stopped the entire world. It is anticipated, Novel Corona Virus, SARS-CoV-2originated in bats and jumped to humans at…
While speaking of Holi, the first names that cross our minds are Mathura, Vrindavan, or Barsana. And why not? These destinations have been giving away photo opportunities to thousands of photographers across the globe since the end of the previous century. But, when it comes to Kolkata- the City of…
Rammohan Mullick built it in 1855 in memory of his father Late Nimaicharan Mullick on the ground of the old ‘NoyanerGhat’ that their forefather NoyanchandMullick made before 1793. Down the river, next to the Jagannath Ghat of Sobharam Basak stands Nemai Mullick Ghat. Mullick Ghat took part in the history…
Historical facts: When I think of Kolkata first thing strikes me that it’s history. Once upon a time, Kolkata was the window of the world to the Indian subcontinent. First Armenian then Portages, Dutch and then British came to this city and entangled deliberately with this city for business, trade,…
As I walked down the alleys that lead to the Potter’s colony, the famous Kumortuli of Kolkata, I noticed the usual throbbing business at this festive time of the year: the artisans busy trying to meet the deadlines, the customers finalizing the deals, the idols being taken away to different…
A major fire broke out at Kolkata’s Bagree Market, which is presumably the largest wholesale market in India. Around 35 fire engines battled for over 55+ hours to bring the fire under control. The fire which broke out around 2.30 am on 16th Sept, 2018 started from the ground floor…
Flowers are a hugely important part of Indian culture, used in everything from temple rituals to festivals and parties – and Malik Ghat flower market is the largest of its kind in India. Located in Calcutta, next to the Hooghly river, it attracts more than 2,000 sellers each day, who…
I’ve been shooting Street Photography since I started photography. I always believed in Street Photography as a powerful tool for growth which concealed many secrets in a simple walk. To me, Street photography is not only a genre but delicate visual poetry. It is a combination of shadows, movements, looks,…