Kolkata – आवारा मुसाफिर

Brand Storii now forays into West Bengal

July 1, 2024222 Views

Launches Storii Devasom Spa & Resort at Kolkata Strengthening its brand presence pan India, Storii by ITC Hotels makes its foray into West Bengal with Storii Devasom Resort & Spa, Kolkata. Spread across 3 acres, this resort is the perfect getaway for a relaxing staycation or a spa holiday. Be it solo travels or celebrations with friends and family, Storii Kolkata provides you with a multitude of options to make it a memorable stay. Situated in the South City Retreat District, a short 20-minute drive from the Eastern Metropolitan (EM) Bypass, Storii Kolkata cocoons you from the cacophony of urban life, offering personalized and rejuvenating experiences that calm the mind and body. Committed to showcasing elements of the local ethos, Storii Kolkata features elegant overhang...

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UNESCO inscribes Kolkata Durga Puja as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

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December 16, 20211072 Views

The Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention on Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage has inscribed ‘Durga Puja in Kolkata’ on the Representative List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during its 16th session being held at Paris, France from 13th to 18th December 2021. The Committee commended Durga Puja for its initiatives to involve marginalized groups, and individuals as well as women in their participation in safeguarding the element. Photo: Abhyudaya Chatterjee/UNESCO In its inscription UNESCO says, “Durga Puja is an annual festival celebrated in September or October, most notably in Kolkata, in West Bengal of India, but also in other parts of India and amongst the Bengali diaspora. It marks the ten-day worship of the Hindu mother-goddes...

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An art gallery on a tram in Kolkata

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November 29, 20201236 Views

An art gallery on a tram will be launched in Kolkata in the first week of December to celebrate the city's artistic spirit, West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) Managing Director Rajanvir Singh Kapur said on Saturday. Conceived by the WBTC, the Kolkata Tram Art Gallery would display a vista of art and paintings by contemporary artists. A tramcar has been modified in such a way that paintings can be easily displayed in its interiors. "The idea of the Tram Art Gallery is to make art exhibitions accessible, especially for students. The gallery on wheels would reach all parts of the city, rather than people visiting a gallery in one corner of it," Kapur said. On the days artists book the tram, people will be able to view their paintings on paying a nominal entry fee of Rs 6. ...

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For the first time, no pilgrims during Belur Math Puja

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October 14, 2020658 Views

The Belur Math, global headquarters of Rama Krishna Math and Mission, has decided not to allow devotees during the Durga Puja for the first time in its history due to the pandemic situation and will live stream the proceedings instead. A Belur Math spokesman said, "we request our lakhs of devotees, who visit the Belur Math temple compound and pandal on the four days every year, to sit at home and watch the rituals on YouTube from October 21 to 26 (the day of Panchami to Dashami). The devotees can watch the rituals live on YouTube, he said. This is for the first time in the 119-year history of Durga Puja in Belur Math that pilgrims will not be allowed to witness the puja started by Swami Vivekananda in the same complex in 1901, the spokesman said. The puja will be held inside ...

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A 90 minute river cruise on Ganges for just Rs 39

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September 27, 2020660 Views

A river cruise for just Rs 39 may sound unbelievable, but the WBTC has come forward to launch a leisure ride on the Ganges for the price to give tourists and local visitors a memorable experience of viewing the heritage of the city, an official said on Sunday. The unique pricing of less than a Dollar for a 90- minute cruise over the Ganges, like the London river cruise or Singapore boat ride or those on River Mandovi in Goa, is aimed at attracting people from all walks of life, West Bengal Transport Corporation (WBTC) managing director Rajanvir Singh Kapur said. Howrah Bridge in Kolkata The cruise, traversing many landmarks and hidden gems of the city of joy, will be launched on October one, he said. "The idea is to make heritage river cruise experience affordable and popular amo...