http://www.photojournale.com/categories.php?cat_id=125 Series by Indian Photographer Debasish Aich living in the US]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:50:10 GMT http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3508 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:23:33 GMT Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3508 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3123 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:11:37 GMT
The pujas are held over a ten-day period, which is traditionally viewed as the coming of the married daughter, Durga, to her father, Himalaya's home. It is the most important festival in Bengal, and Bengalis celebrate with new clothes and other gifts, which are worn on the evenings when the family goes out to see the 'pandals' (temporary structures set up to venerate the goddess). Although it is a Hindu festival, religion takes a back seat on these five days: Durga Puja in Bengal is a carnival, where people from all backgrounds, regardless of their religious beliefs, participate and enjoy themselves to the hilt.

Here, the priest is offering "Aarati" to Devi Durga.

Evening in Calcutta, 2008]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3123 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3122 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:09:44 GMT Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3122 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3121 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:07:29 GMT
Bagbazar Ghat, Early Morning, Calcutta]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3121 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3120 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 18:02:24 GMT
Morning, Flurys', Calcutta]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3120 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3119 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:57:55 GMT Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3119 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3118 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:56:06 GMT
Coffee House is not only a meeting place for them, it's a way of life.

Coffee House, College Street, late afternon, Calcutta.]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3118 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3117 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:52:50 GMT
LaxmiNarayan is a mid-50 man from Chapra, Bihar, the neighboring state. every morning he comes in Moidan with his Water Van, 2 kilos of Lime and a magic masala in that yellow jar !! This Sarbet is must have in Kolkata.

Morning, Moidan, Calcutta]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3117 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3116 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:49:47 GMT
Early Morning, Shyambazar Area, Calcutta]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3116 http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3115 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 17:47:15 GMT
Here two widows haveing a little chat about their own family in the late afternoon, a common practice.

Around Calcutta, Late afternoon.]]> Calcutta Flavor http://www.photojournale.com/details.php?image_id=3115