Raghurajpur is said to have given birth to one of the finest Odissi dancers of all time, Padma Vibhushan Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra. It is the birthplace of the famous and revered Gotipua dancer, Padma Shri Guru Maguni Charan Das.
Sourish Guha
Sourish Guha
Sourish is currently pursuing Economics Honours and aims to be an entrepreneur. His passion for photography helps him look at his city, Kolkata, in a different perspective.
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In Pics: Kolkata’s Park Street decks up in Christmas fervour
by Sourish Guhaby Sourish GuhaAs yuletide fervour grips the City Of Joy, Park Street, an iconic street in Kolkata, decks up in Christmas lights.
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In Pics: Kolkata celebrates Durga Puja, here are some of the idols
by Sourish Guhaby Sourish GuhaWhile Durga Puja is a five-day festival, in Kolkata, the celebrations begin from Mahalaya when most of the pandals are inaugurated.
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In Pics: People pay respect to their ancestors on last day of Pitrupaksha
by Sourish Guhaby Sourish GuhaAccording to the Puranas, on Brahma’s orders, the forefathers come neat their family members for 15 days. So, it is said if someone offer somethings to them, it easily reaches them.
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In less than a month’s time Kolkata will celebrate Durga Puja with much fanfare and the artisans’ district of Kumortuli is gearing up to ensure things are in place.
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Kolkata buildings lit up in Tricolour to mark 75th Independence Day
by Sourish Guhaby Sourish GuhaTo mark the 75th Independence Day, the Centre has floated an initiative — Azadi Ka Amri Mahotsav — and the entire country is gripped in patriotic fervour