Saraswati Puja prep, Valentine’s Week buildup, and more news from Kolkata in pictures
Saraswati Puja prep, Valentine’s Week buildup, and more news from Kolkata in pictures
A quick look at the week that was for Kolkata
My Kolkata Web DeskKolkata
Published 11.02.24, 07:49 PM
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Idols on sale ahead of Saraswati Puja, which falls on February 14 this year.
Amit Datta
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An American couple in Kolkata promising to stay together forever on ‘Promise Day’. They arrived in the City of Joy after travelling all the way from Mexico to share love and blessings at Phool Ghat, Howrah.
Ashim Paul
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An exhibition on stage lighting designer Tapas Sen is being held at Gaganendra Shilpa Pradarshashala as part of Natya Mela. It will continue till February 13
Ashim Paul
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A special Chhau dance, rally and press conference were held at the Press Club by Ascensive Educare Limited to promote this folk dance of Bengal. Artistes from Charida, Purulia, performed a pala that told the story of Mahishasurmardini
Ashim Paul
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Team Bengal Warriors practise at Netaji Indoor Stadium ahead of Pro Kabaddi League. Pro Kabaddi League is all set to make a grand return to the City of Joy, home of the Bengal Warriors, after four years.
Ashim Paul
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Shree Ram Arcade in Esplanade dressed up in red hearts in the run-up to Valentine’s Day. Chocolates, soft toys and other gift items were in high demand this week
Arnab Dutta and Ashim Paul
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Clashing gongs and cymbals as part of the Dragon Dance is believed to chase away ghosts and evil spirits during the Chinese New Year celebrations
Soumyajit Dey
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Artists of Dompara busy making larger-than-life human faces out of thermocol on Saturday for the wedding season
