Kolkata

$2,500.00

2024, Oil on Canvas
30*30 inches

Category: Rest of India

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A Mosaic of Heritage, Culture, and Nostalgia
This painting honors the soul of Kolkata, a city pulsating with culture,
resilience, and tradition and one of my favorite travel destinations in
India. At its heart is the goddess Durga, symbolizing more than an
icon—she embodies the essence of Kolkata, especially during Durga
Puja, the city’s grandest festival, which UNESCO recognized as an
Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2021.
Kolkata comes alive through hues of red, which speak to the city’s
deep-rooted Bengali spirit. The vibrant reds in sindoor, the traditional
lal path saree, the fiery goddess Kali, and the red-tinted houses of
North Calcutta convey a visual warmth that flows through the
painting. The map outlines the River Hooghly to the northwest and the
lush, green spaces around Salt Lake and Rabindra Sarovar, grounding
the city in its natural and urban landscape.
Heritage and nostalgia unfold through iconic symbols: trams weaving
through streets, yellow Ambassador taxis, and hand-pulled
rickshaws—all of which capture Kolkata’s timeless charm. The
painting celebrates landmarks like the Victoria Memorial, Howrah
Bridge, Dakshineshwar Temple, and Writer’s Building, alongside
hidden treasures such as the heritage homes of North Calcutta, India’s
first Chinatown, and Mohun Bagan, Asia’s oldest soccer club.
Kolkata’s famous Mullick Ghat Flower Market blooms vibrantly, and a
line from Rabindranath Tagore’s patriotic song serves as a poetic
tribute. Adding to this cultural feast is the rosogolla, representing the
city’s renowned sweets.
Kolkata’s avian ambassadors, carefully chosen, add life to the
composition. The White-breasted Kingfisher, the Open-billed Stork,
and the Blue-throated Barbet embody the diverse beauty of Bengal’s
natural heritage.

Join me in celebrating Kolkata—a city alive with history, creativity,

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