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India - Be in the Rendezvous land of color,
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 Dakshineshwar Temple The oldest and the most Sacred temple of all. In Calcutta its the most auspicious place to visit - the adobe of Durga MAA (Goddess). Special prayers are held during the Navdurga Festival around October - November months. |
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 City Trams These are one of the main attractions of Calcutta, running in between the markets, past by the houses and schools, running for even a cow to pass by; its famous among the college and office goers with first and second class boggies. |
 Showcase » Anthropology Section : The Mohenjodaros, Harrapans reside here. The coins, clothings, gateway of Buddha Stupa, and the 4000 yrs old Egyptian Mummy stand tall here, telling the stories of the past. Its a place which takes you ages back. » Geological Section : Meteoroids, building stones, fossils, rocks and minerals cover this area. There are 8,000 of them giving a call. There is a portion dealing with fossils and taxidermy. » Zoological Section : Fish, reptiles, mammals, reptiles and skeleton of mammoth (Don't forget to see the huge skeleton of the real dinosaur which covers the entire room and is the main attraction). » Industrial Section : Cottage industry, medicine, forestry, agriculture - botanical specimens of all these can be found here. » Art Gallery : It contains Indian and Persian style paintings and silken Tibetan temple banners. In And Around » St. Cathedral Church : One of the most beautiful churches of India, it is painted in blue and white from outside with stained glass inside. It is one of the most popular churches of Calcutta city. » Hand Pulled Rickshaws : These are the unique ones in the world. These chariots pulled by human beings are worth a watch. (Though the Indian Govt. is now thinking of closing them). » Howrah Bride and the Hanging Bridge : These two architectural Marvels stand tall - one old and the other new one, giving way to lakhs of commuters daily who cross these two. Our Suggestions
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