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In pictures: Mela razzmatazz at Ramlila Maidan near Moulali adds to Eid celebrations in central Kolkata

Snacks, sherbets, fun rides, balloon shooting, shopping for knick-knacks, this fair surely packs in a punch for a sultry April evening

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 12.04.24, 07:06 PM
The illumination at the entrance of Ramlila Maidan on CIT Road near the Moulali crossing and announcements on a loop over the public address system are sure to entice visitors to the special Eid Mela
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The illumination at the entrance of Ramlila Maidan on CIT Road near the Moulali crossing and announcements on a loop over the public address system are sure to entice visitors to the special Eid Mela

All photographs by Suvendu Das
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All that glitters may not be gold at this fair but can women stay away from pocket-friendly jewellery, even if that be artificial
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All that glitters may not be gold at this fair but can women stay away from pocket-friendly jewellery, even if that be artificial

A visit to the fair and not savouring the snacks, no matter how unhealthy they could be, can never be justified
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A visit to the fair and not savouring the snacks, no matter how unhealthy they could be, can never be justified

Nothing can be more fun than a ride on the pirates’ ship and the whiff of fresh air that it ensures at that elevation
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Nothing can be more fun than a ride on the pirates’ ship and the whiff of fresh air that it ensures at that elevation

But for the children, the ball pit remains an eternal favourite with a li’l bit of adult supervision
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But for the children, the ball pit remains an eternal favourite with a li’l bit of adult supervision

Trying one’s luck at the ball game is a must for visitors of all ages
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Trying one’s luck at the ball game is a must for visitors of all ages

A sip or two of fresh juice or colourful sherbets on a sultry evening is most welcome for parched throats
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A sip or two of fresh juice or colourful sherbets on a sultry evening is most welcome for parched throats

Before you head to the phuchka, jhal muri, bhel puri stall to titillate your tastebuds to your heart’s content
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Before you head to the phuchka, jhal muri, bhel puri stall to titillate your tastebuds to your heart’s content

Take a trip back to your childhood days by bursting tiny balloons with an air rifle
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Take a trip back to your childhood days by bursting tiny balloons with an air rifle

Order your fast food made on a tawa before you tuck it in with your best friend, even if that means skipping dinner at home
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Order your fast food made on a tawa before you tuck it in with your best friend, even if that means skipping dinner at home

The toy stall can entice visitors to pick up a nice toy for any child at home or those who are still child at heart
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The toy stall can entice visitors to pick up a nice toy for any child at home or those who are still child at heart

Collect a trinket or two to add to your collection of pride but of course, after a good bargain
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Collect a trinket or two to add to your collection of pride but of course, after a good bargain

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