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Photo story: The Women of Sundarbans

Sundarbans is the mangrove deltaic region of Bengal formed by the confluence of many rivers. The collection of islands is famous for its unique flora and fauna, especially the trees with breathing roots and the Royal Bengal tigers. Hundreds of thousands of tourists visit this magical place each year.

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Photo Story: Durga…Daughter of The Earth

Under the azure autumn sky, amidst the amorous cascades of prancing clouds and swaying ‘kash’, rises the reverberating hum of worship of the  warrior goddess— Durga. A daughter has returned home, triumphant. Her worship is a heedy amalgam of indiscriminating joy, creativity, love and unbarred popular participation.

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Brick Temples of Bengal
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Photo story: Brick temples of Bengal

The brick temples of Bengal have been created by Bengal artisans in their style. These temples are unique. Various types of brick temples can be found in West Bengal, such as Chala temple, Ratna temple, Deul temple, etc.

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Photo story: Clay Sculptors of Rural Bengal

Clay sculptors of Sendra, a village in Bankura District of West-Bengal are a striving community, living in extreme economic hardship. Their tools are in a way primitive. Yet their art-works are a treat to watch.

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Beaches of Bengal: A Photo-story

Sea Bengal in a different perspective through the lens of architect and photographer Sourav Dhali. These photos have been clicked in different sea beaches of West Bengal.

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