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St. John’s Church, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
St. John's Church, Calcutta (Kolkata) First Anglican Church of Calcutta (Kolkata) Also see my compilation of Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches Located at the North - Western corner of the Governor House (Raj Bhavan) lies the St. John's Church.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/06/17/st-johns-church-calcutta-kolkata/
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Ronald Ross Memorial, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
“It’s strange,” she said. “I’ve changed buses here hundreds of times. I can’t even begin to count how often I’ve walked past this wall.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/06/21/ronald-ross-memorial-calcutta-kolkata/
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Raj Bhavan, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
“Contiguous to the Esplanade is the Government House, a superb edifice, approached by four colossal gates emblazoned with the Britannic Arms.”
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/07/20/raj-bhavan-calcutta-kolkata/
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FANUSH ~ PAPER MADE HOT AIR BALLOONS | Rangan Datta
FANUSH ~ Paper made Hot Air Balloons ~ The following documentation is made at the Dutt family at Bholanath Dham, Beadon Street, Calcutta
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/10/28/fanush-paper-made-hot-air-balloons/
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CHINESE TEMPLES OF TIRETTA BAZAR | Rangan Datta
Chinese Temple of Old Chinatown ~ Tiretta Bazar, Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ The Chinese settlement of Calcutta dates back to the late 18th century when a Chinese trader, Tong Achew settled near present day Budge Budge.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/11/10/chinese-temples-of-tiretta-bazar/
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Bengali War Memorial | Rangan Datta
Bengali War Memorial College Square, Calcutta (Kolkata) See also: Compilation of WWI Memorials in Calcutta (Kolkata) Bengalis have never been a warrior race, and a Bengali fighting a war would be one of the last thing one can imagine.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/12/25/bengali-war-memorial/
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Calcutta GPO ~ Site of Old Fort. | Rangan Datta
Located on the crossing of Netaji Subhas Road and Koilaghat Street, is located Calcutta's main or General Post Ofiice (GPO).
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/12/28/calcutta-gpo-site-of-old-fort/
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Chinese New Year ~ Calcutta | Rangan Datta
Chinese New Year Celebrations ~ Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ The Chinese settlement of Calcutta dates back to to 1780s when a trader named Tong Achew set up his sugar factory near present day Budge-Budge. The place today is known as Achipur, after Tong Achew.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2011/12/31/chinese-new-year-calcutta/
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Writers’ Building ~ Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
"At the centre of Calcutta lay the Writers' Building, where the young Company officials were lodged while they underwent their initial training."
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/01/04/writers-building-calcutta-kolkata/
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Synagogues of Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Synagogues of Kolkata (Calcutta) Magen David Synagogue and Beth El Synagogue
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/01/18/synagogues-of-calcutta-kolkata/
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Parsi (Zoroastrian) Fire Temple, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Zoroastrianism is a religion based on the teaching of prophet Zoroaster. Founded in the 6th century BC, Zoroastrianism is considered one of the oldest religions of the world.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/01/25/parsi-zoroastrian-fire-temple-calcutta-kolkata/
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Standard Life Assurance Building, Kolkata (Calcutta) ~ Beauty in Neglect | Rangan Datta
Ranging from the neo - classical Raj Bhavan to the Greco - Roman Writers' Building, BBD Bagh (formaly Dalhousie Square), Calcutta (Kolkata) is said to have a large concentration of colonial buildings.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/04/06/standard-life-assurance-building-kolkata-calcutta-beauty-in-neglect/
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St. James’ Church (Jora Girja), Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
St. James' Church, Calcutta (Kolkata) Jora Girja, Church with the twin spires
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/st-james-church-jora-girja-calcutta-kolkata-2/
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All Souls’ Day, Kolkata (Calcutta) | Rangan Datta
All Souls' Day is a day when Christians remember their friends & relatives, who have passed away.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/05/30/all-souls-day-kolkata-calcutta/
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St. Mary’s Church (Bangali Cathedral), Kolkata (Calcutta) | Rangan Datta
St. Mary's Church, Kolkata (Calcutta) Banglai Cathedral Also see my compilation of Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/06/06/st-marys-church-banglai-cathedral-kolkata-calcutta/
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Metropolitan Building ~ Whiteway, Laidlaw and Co. to Big Bazar | Rangan Datta
Metropolitan Building, Calcutta (Kolkata) Whiteway, Laidlaw and Co. to Big Bazar On the eastern side of Esplanade stands a spectacular building in Baroque style.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/08/29/metropolitan-building-whiteway-laidlalaw-and-co-to-big-bazar/
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Scott Kelby’s Worldwide Photowalk | Rangan Datta
Scott Kelby's Worldwide Photowalk 13 October 2012, Calcutta (Kolkata) See Also: My blog post on Scott Kelby's Photowalk 2013, Calcutta (Kolkata)
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/scott-kelbys-worldwide-photowalk/
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Bhistis of Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ A vanishing tribe | Rangan Datta
Bhistis of Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ A Vanishing Tribe ~ Also see: Vanishing Professions of Kolkata (Calcutta) "The finest man I knew Was our regimental Bhisti, Gunga Din.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/bhistis-of-calcutta-kolkata-a-vanishing-tribe/
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Nikon India Photwalk ~ Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Nikon School India Photowalk ~ Calcutta (Kolkata) 28 October 2012 ~ The pujas are over and the winter chill has already set in and its ideal time for a photowalk in Calcutta (Kolkata).
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/10/31/nikon-india-photwalk-calcutta-kolkata/
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Myanmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta) | Rangan Datta
Myanmar (Burma) Buddhist Temple, Kolkata (Calcutta) A Piece of Myanmar (Burma) in the Heart of Kolkata (Calcutta)
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/12/12/myanmar-burma-buddhist-temple-kolkata-calcutta/
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Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches | Rangan Datta
Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches ~ Compilation of Churches of Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ Kolkata (formally Calcutta) is home to several churches catering to different sects and sub - sects of Christianity.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/calcutta-kolkata-churches/
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Armenian Christmas Celebration, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Armenian Christmas Celebration 6 January 2013, Armenian Church, Calcutta (Kolkata) Also see my blog post on Armenians of Calcutta (Kolkata)
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/01/09/armenian-christmas-celebration-calcutta-kolkata/
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North Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
North Park Street Cemetery, Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ The Lone Surviving Tomb ~ Tucked away in the South - Eastern corner of the the Assembly of God Church Tower (AG Tower) complex is a strange circular structure.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/01/23/north-park-street-cemetery-calcutta-kolkata/
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Lascar War Memorial, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Lascar War Memorial ~ Napier Road, Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ See also: Compilation of WWI Memorials in Calcutta (Kolkata) and Indian Naval Band Performence
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/02/06/lascar-war-memorial-calcutta-kolkata/
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Greek Orthodox Church ~ Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Transfiguration of the Saviour Church Greek Orthodox Church of Calcutta (Kolkata) Also see my compilation of Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches The Transfiguration of Saviour Church, belonging to the Greek Orthodox Church is located next to the Kalighat Tram Depot.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/02/27/greek-orthodox-church-calcutta-kolkata/
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Portuguese Church, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Portuguese Church (1799) ~ Catholics Cathedral of Calcutta (Kolkata) ~ Also see my compilation of Calcutta (Kolkata) Churches Historical evidences indicate that the Portuguese arrived in Calcutta (Kolkata) much before Job Charnok, but their relationship with the English has never been friendly.
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/03/06/portuguese-church-calcutta-kolkata/
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Second Wikipedia Kolkata Photowalk | Rangan Datta
Wikipedia Takes Kolkata II Second Wikipedia Kolkata Photowalk, 3 March 2013 Also see: Wikipedia Kolkata Photowalks "The 29, busy professionals on weekdays and hobby photographers on weekends, were participating in the second edition of Wikipedia Takes Kolkata. The aim?
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/03/27/second-wikipedia-kolkata-photowalk/
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Armenian Good Friday, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
Burial of Christ ~ Armenian Good Friday St. Gregory, the Illuminator, Armenian Chapel, Calcutta (Kolkata) Also see my blog post on Armenians of Calcutta (Kolkata) The coffin bearers slowly carried the black coffin, beautifully stacked with flowers outside the small chapel adjoining to the Lower Circular Road Cemetery in Calcutta (Kolkata).
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/04/03/armenian-good-friday-calcutta-kolkata/
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World War I (WWI) Memorials, Calcutta (Kolkata) | Rangan Datta
World War I Memorials, Calcutta (Kolkata) A Compilation of WWI Memorials in Calcutta (Kolkata) From fallen soldiers to innocent victims of mass genocide, Calcutta (Kolkata) houses several memorials in memory of the martyrs of the Great War of 1914 - 18 (World War I).
https://rangandatta.wordpress.com/2013/04/17/world-war-i-wwi-memorials-calcutta-kolkata/
