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 Kolkata, formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of West Bengal. Kolkata is the third most populous metropolitan area in India and 13th most populous urban area in the World. Kolkata was Capital of India at British Raj till Capital moved to Delhi in year 1912. Kolkata has always been an enchanter. Kolkata is the only Indian city with Tram.
Kolkata is known as City of Joy because of its rich culture. In Kolkata we will get mix culture of old and modern lifestyle. Find here some of the finest buildings that our country boasts of. Kolkata is the commercial capital of Eastern India, located on the east bank of the Hooghly River. Kolkata is the home to the Calcutta stock exchange- India’s second largest bourse.
Durga pooja is the most important and the most glamorous event in Kolkata, depending upon the traditional calendar. Other notable festivals include Jagaddhatri pooja, Diwali, Sarawathi pooja, Eid, Holi, Christmas, Poila boishak(new year), Rath Yatra and PoushParbon(harvest festival). Some of the cultural festivals are Kolkata Book Fair, Dover Lane music festival, Kolkata Film festival and National Theatre Festival.
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