Fairs And Festivals in Kolkata
Durga Puja
Travel to Kolkata during durga Puja and take back the memories of a lifetime. The puja is special because of the unique place Goddess Durga holds in ht e hearts of the people. The special occasion comes just before full moon and results in the people forgetting their sorrows and soaking in the spirit of celebration. The entire city takes off for almost a week for the festivities and large pandals with large idols of Goddess Durga are set up all over the city. Social dos are held all over the city and they comprise long cultural evenings, feasts of traditional cuisine, showing off a newly acquired wardrobe, and generally enjoying oneself with friends and family.
Saraswati Puja
The festival is celebrated just before the coming of the spring season in honor of Saraswati, the goddess of learning.
Kolkata Book Fair
This is the largest book fair in Asia and provides bibliographs ample opportunities to explore the fascinating world of books.
Kolkata Poush MelaHeld usually on the 22nd and the 23rd of December, this three-day extravaganza marks the foundation Shanti Niketan.
Shopping in
KolkataKolkatta's shopping markets, described as a shoppers' paradise, have their own history and specialize in something exotic and unique.The new market offers leather goods, plastic toys, fancy silverware, jewelry, garments, fabric, confectionery, clothing, dry fruits, poultry products, fish, meat, flowers, etc. Shakespeare market, on the other hand specializes in clothes nad artificial plants. Bowbazar at B. B. Ganguly Street can be searched for wooden furniture and musical instruments while College Street is the best place to bargain for books.
How To Get ThereBy RailKolkata is connected to all the parts of the country by a railway network. There are two main railway stations-Howrah and Sealdah. Several local trains connect the city to all the parts of the state.
By RoadThe city is connected by 11 international airlines and also by Air India and Indian Airlines.
Inside The CityKolkata has a tram service, taxi service, an excellent underground metro and even ferries to cross the river.
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