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In pics: Kalpataru Utsav, New Year’s Eve celebrations and more news from Kolkata

A quick look at the week that was for Kolkata

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 01.01.23, 07:56 PM
A crowd of devotees at Dakshineswar Kali temple on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsav on January 1
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A crowd of devotees at Dakshineswar Kali temple on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsav on January 1

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(Clockwise from top) Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s photographs and idol decorated with flowers on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsav at Cossipore (Udyanbati) on January 1, Sunday. Devotees thronged the location on the special day
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(Clockwise from top) Ramakrishna Paramhansa’s photographs and idol decorated with flowers on the occasion of Kalpataru Utsav at Cossipore (Udyanbati) on January 1, Sunday. Devotees thronged the location on the special day

Ashim Paul/My Kolkata
A ‘nagar kirtan’ was organised at Esplanade on the occasion of Guru Govind Singh’s birth anniversary on Sunday
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A ‘nagar kirtan’ was organised at Esplanade on the occasion of Guru Govind Singh’s birth anniversary on Sunday

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Howrah bridge shrouded in mist on the morning of January 1
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Howrah bridge shrouded in mist on the morning of January 1

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
Kolkatans throng a lit-up Park Street on New Year’s Eve
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Kolkatans throng a lit-up Park Street on New Year’s Eve

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
Senco Gold and Diamonds organised a tree plantation drive in Kolkata on New Year’s Eve. The initiative aimed to spread the message of hope and peace by bringing together people from different faiths
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Senco Gold and Diamonds organised a tree plantation drive in Kolkata on New Year’s Eve. The initiative aimed to spread the message of hope and peace by bringing together people from different faiths

Ashim Paul/My Kolkata
West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and chief minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the Vande Bharat Express from Howrah railway station on Friday, December 30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the flag-off virtually
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West Bengal governor C.V. Ananda Bose, railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and chief minister Mamata Banerjee flagged off the Vande Bharat Express from Howrah railway station on Friday, December 30. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the flag-off virtually

Amit Datta/My Kolkata
The Joka-Taratala Metro was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was present at the venue. He took a ride on the Metro from Joka to Taratala with senior officials of Metro Railway. The new Metro route will be operational from January 2
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The Joka-Taratala Metro was inaugurated virtually by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday. Railway minister Ashwini Vaishnaw was present at the venue. He took a ride on the Metro from Joka to Taratala with senior officials of Metro Railway. The new Metro route will be operational from January 2

Soumyajit Dey/My Kolkata
West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas pays tribute to legendary footballer Pele at Salt Lake stadium on Friday
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West Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas pays tribute to legendary footballer Pele at Salt Lake stadium on Friday

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(Top) A ‘baul’ performance at Poush Utsab at Mohar Kunja, Kolkata, on December 28. Visitors shop for shawls and trinkets at the fair
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(Top) A ‘baul’ performance at Poush Utsab at Mohar Kunja, Kolkata, on December 28. Visitors shop for shawls and trinkets at the fair

Suvendu Das/My Kolkata
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