Padma Bhushan recipient Rashid Khan performs bhajans at a Saraswati Puja function organised by the Prabha Khaitan Foundation, in Bhowanipore
Arnab DuttaPupils of a music school in Baguiati pray to the goddess of knowledge during a Saraswati Puja ceremony
Amit DattaFruits and 'prasad' being prepared for distribution at a Saraswati Puja pandal in Ranikuthi on Thursday
Soumyajit DeyBeing a public holiday on account of Republic Day, visitors poured into many public places including the Alipore Zoo on Thursday. Above, crowds throng the tiger enclosure
Suvendu DasOther popular city spots like the Victoria Memorial also saw large crowds, celebrating the day with smiles and selfies
Suvendu Das