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Kolkata Photo Gallery

By , About.com Guide

In contrast to its impoverished past, Calcutta (renamed Kolkata in 2001, although the name is still catching on) has ripened into the cultural capital of India. These pictures of Kolkata provide a fascinating insight into this vibrant city.

Images 1-12 of 18
Howrah BridgeGarland SellersBathing GhatShiva Statue
Hooghly River SunsetKolkata MaidanGanga Sagar Mela PilgrimsVictoria Memorial
Saint Paul's CathedralSnack Vendors in the MaidanRoyal Calcutta Turf ClubKolkata Esplanade

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