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Kolkata (Calcutta)

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Rugby game on the Maidan (Central Park), Kolkata, India
Rugby game on the Maidan (Central Park), Kolkata, India
A man photographs a Durga Puja idol during immersion in the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man photographs a Durga Puja idol during immersion in the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Hindu men with their heads shaved to honor deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Hindu men with their heads shaved to honor deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Poor but happy children of laundry workers on Dhopar Pukur Lake, Topsia, Kolkata, India
Poor but happy children of laundry workers on Dhopar Pukur Lake, Topsia, Kolkata, India
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. ...
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered to avoid polluting the river. They're made from straw and river clay, but the paints are not eco-friendly.
A trash worker burns copper wires to get the plastic casings off so the copper can be recycled, Taltala, Kolkata, India
A trash worker burns copper wires to get the plastic casings off so the copper can be recycled, Taltala, Kolkata, India
Father and son in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Father and son in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man prepares fast food on the street in Gariahat, Kolkata, India
A man prepares fast food on the street in Gariahat, Kolkata, India
A girl stands near shimmering water on the Hooghly (Ganges) River, near Kumartoli Ghat, Kolkata, India
A girl stands near shimmering water on the Hooghly (Ganges) River, near Kumartoli Ghat, Kolkata, India
Painted ceramic heads from Hindu idols are reclaimed after being pulled from the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The...
Painted ceramic heads from Hindu idols are reclaimed after being pulled from the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are immersed in the river during the Durga Puja festival, then immediately pulled out by workers to avoid polluting the river.
Striking elderly gentleman, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Striking elderly gentleman, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Children march past a Domino's Pizza during the Durga Puja festival, Newmarket, Taltala, Kolkata, India
Children march past a Domino's Pizza during the Durga Puja festival, Newmarket, Taltala, Kolkata, India
More than 20,000 Muslims pray during Eid al-Adha Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigne...
More than 20,000 Muslims pray during Eid al-Adha Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. ...
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered to avoid polluting the river. They're made from straw and river clay, but the paints are not eco-friendly.
A pig and a stray at the Dhapa dumping ground, the main landfill for Kolkata's 13 million people, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhap...
A pig and a stray at the Dhapa dumping ground, the main landfill for Kolkata's 13 million people, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kolkata's garbage and recycling.
Children play in a cart on the side of a busy road at night, Rabindra Ganan, Kolkata, India
Children play in a cart on the side of a busy road at night, Rabindra Ganan, Kolkata, India
Interior of South City Mall, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India. It's the largest mall in East India.
Interior of South City Mall, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India. It's the largest mall in East India.
A man with leprosy bathes in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man with leprosy bathes in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A muslim woman begs during Eid al-Adha, Maidan, Kolkata, India
A muslim woman begs during Eid al-Adha, Maidan, Kolkata, India
Families working in rubber shoe recycling, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kol...
Families working in rubber shoe recycling, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kolkata's garbage and recycling.
View of a school playground, Kustia, Kolkata, India
View of a school playground, Kustia, Kolkata, India
Plucky girl collecting stray coins using magnets on fishing line along the Hoogli River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Plucky girl collecting stray coins using magnets on fishing line along the Hoogli River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Shoppers walk on cobblestone in monsoon rains, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Shoppers walk on cobblestone in monsoon rains, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Men pay tribute to relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Men pay tribute to relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man repairs a piece of equipment in a flour mill, Beniatola, Kolkata, India
A man repairs a piece of equipment in a flour mill, Beniatola, Kolkata, India
A man lights a cigarette using the smoldering end of a piece of dense rope, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
A man lights a cigarette using the smoldering end of a piece of dense rope, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. ...
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered to avoid polluting the river. They're made from straw and river clay, but the paints are not eco-friendly.
Monsoon rain clouds over the Jodhpur Park area of South Kolkata, India. Direct from the camera with no post-processing.
Monsoon rain clouds over the Jodhpur Park area of South Kolkata, India. Direct from the camera with no post-processing.
A man makes juices in monsoon rains, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
A man makes juices in monsoon rains, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
Hindus pray for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Hindus pray for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Idol of Hanuman at night against a tree on a busy street, Maidan, Kolkata, India
Idol of Hanuman at night against a tree on a busy street, Maidan, Kolkata, India
A woman with no lower legs accepting donations during the Mahalaya festival, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
A woman with no lower legs accepting donations during the Mahalaya festival, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
Sunset over the Merlin Hotel, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
Sunset over the Merlin Hotel, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
Gold sandals for sale, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Gold sandals for sale, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Durga Puja idols are immersed in the Hooghly River at night, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Durga Puja idols are immersed in the Hooghly River at night, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Interior of South City Mall decorated for the Hindu Durga Puja festival, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India. It's the largest mall in E...
Interior of South City Mall decorated for the Hindu Durga Puja festival, Jadavpur, Kolkata, India. It's the largest mall in East India.
Muslim girls in fancy dress during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner...
Muslim girls in fancy dress during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
More than 20,000 Muslims pray during Eid al-Adha Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigne...
More than 20,000 Muslims pray during Eid al-Adha Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. ...
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered to avoid polluting the river. They're made from straw and river clay, but the paints are not eco-friendly.
A man works at a metal fabrication shop without any health precautions, Beniatola, Kolkata, India. Respiratory disease is a m...
A man works at a metal fabrication shop without any health precautions, Beniatola, Kolkata, India. Respiratory disease is a major problem in India.
A man takes an afternoon nap in Kolkata, India
A man takes an afternoon nap in Kolkata, India
South City Towers apartments, Kolkata, India
South City Towers apartments, Kolkata, India
Monsoon rains at night, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Monsoon rains at night, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Children march in a parade during the Durga Puja festival, Newmarket, Taltala, Kolkata, India
Children march in a parade during the Durga Puja festival, Newmarket, Taltala, Kolkata, India
A girl holds up a ceramic head recovered from an idol immersed in the Hooghly River during the Durga Puja festival, Babughat,...
A girl holds up a ceramic head recovered from an idol immersed in the Hooghly River during the Durga Puja festival, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A boy recycles plastic refrigerator trays, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kol...
A boy recycles plastic refrigerator trays, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kolkata's garbage and recycling.
Drum makers work on tablas in Kalighat, Kolkata, India
Drum makers work on tablas in Kalighat, Kolkata, India
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in K...
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
A small boy poses for a portrait at night, on a busy street with no parents anywhere in sight. He called me over and inisted ...
A small boy poses for a portrait at night, on a busy street with no parents anywhere in sight. He called me over and inisted I take his photo. BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India,
Two friends laugh at a shelter for homeless or otherwise at-risk boys at Sealdah Station, Kolkata, India
Two friends laugh at a shelter for homeless or otherwise at-risk boys at Sealdah Station, Kolkata, India
A man collects water from the Hooghly river, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man collects water from the Hooghly river, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A boys swim in a filthy fountain in Newmarket, Kolkata, India
A boys swim in a filthy fountain in Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Muslim boys praying during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this...
Muslim boys praying during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
A man takes an afternoon nap in Kolkata, India
A man takes an afternoon nap in Kolkata, India
A cat near a weathered wall, Bowbazar, Kolkata, India
A cat near a weathered wall, Bowbazar, Kolkata, India
A man sculpts large clay Hindu religious idols in Mali Panchghara, Howrah, India. The idols are made from river mud packed on...
A man sculpts large clay Hindu religious idols in Mali Panchghara, Howrah, India. The idols are made from river mud packed onto handmade stray forms, then sculpted, painted, and sold for use in festivals.
Muslim family during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most ...
Muslim family during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
Patterns on a metal door in Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
Patterns on a metal door in Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India
Construction laborers carry bricks on their heads in Salkia, Howrah, India. Much work in India is still done in a slow, round...
Construction laborers carry bricks on their heads in Salkia, Howrah, India. Much work in India is still done in a slow, roundabout fashion, in part to create and sustain employment.
A boy casts a magnet into the Hooghly River in hopes of catching some coins left by Hindus praying in the river earlier that ...
A boy casts a magnet into the Hooghly River in hopes of catching some coins left by Hindus praying in the river earlier that day during the Mahalaya festival, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Bollywood idols and a Coke machine in Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Bollywood idols and a Coke machine in Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Statue outside a restaurant, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Statue outside a restaurant, Newmarket, Kolkata, India
Brilliant shimmering Durga Idol during the Durga Puja festival, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Brilliant shimmering Durga Idol during the Durga Puja festival, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Painted ceramic heads from Hindu idols are reclaimed after being pulled from the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The...
Painted ceramic heads from Hindu idols are reclaimed after being pulled from the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are immersed in the river during the Durga Puja festival, then immediately pulled out by workers to avoid polluting the river.
A cycle rickshaw driver at night, Strand Road, Kolkata, India
A cycle rickshaw driver at night, Strand Road, Kolkata, India
Beautiful family portrait at night on the street in Beniatola, Kolkata, India
Beautiful family portrait at night on the street in Beniatola, Kolkata, India
Brilliant shimmering Durga Idol during the Durga Puja festival, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Brilliant shimmering Durga Idol during the Durga Puja festival, Hatkhola, Kolkata, India
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. ...
Durga idols are recovered from the Hooghly River after being immersed during the Durga Puja idols, Babughat, Kolkata, India. The idols are recovered to avoid polluting the river. They're made from straw and river clay, but the paints are not eco-friendly.
Hindus pray for deceased relatives along the Hooghly River (aka Ganges) during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Hindus pray for deceased relatives along the Hooghly River (aka Ganges) during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Workers weld scaffolding at a construction site, Jorasanko, Kolkata, India
Workers weld scaffolding at a construction site, Jorasanko, Kolkata, India
Children collect mud from the Hooghly (Ganges) River on a raft made from plastic bottles. The mud will be used by sculptors t...
Children collect mud from the Hooghly (Ganges) River on a raft made from plastic bottles. The mud will be used by sculptors to make idols for the Durga Puja festival. Near Kumartoli Ghat, Kolkata, India.
Kolkata skyline reflecting in a lake at night, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Kolkata skyline reflecting in a lake at night, Dhakuria, Kolkata, India
Water cups on wooden benches at night, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Water cups on wooden benches at night, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Sunset over Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, India
Sunset over Jodhpur Park, Kolkata, India
Happy happy people on a street in Bhawanipur, Kolkata, India
Happy happy people on a street in Bhawanipur, Kolkata, India
Proud young father and his boy, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Proud young father and his boy, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Mother and puppy street dog family, Taltala, Kolkata, India
Mother and puppy street dog family, Taltala, Kolkata, India
A crowd watches as Durga Puja idols are immersed in the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A crowd watches as Durga Puja idols are immersed in the Hooghly River, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Happy family, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
Happy family, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
A man with leprosy bathes in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man with leprosy bathes in the Hooghly River during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Wonderful foggy night scene at a playground, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
Wonderful foggy night scene at a playground, BBD Bagh, Kolkata, India
Monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Girl and her brother on a train in Alipore, Kolkata, India.
Girl and her brother on a train in Alipore, Kolkata, India.
A baby is weighed at a clinic in Howrah, India. Early childhood malnutrition is epidemic in India.
A baby is weighed at a clinic in Howrah, India. Early childhood malnutrition is epidemic in India.
Children working at a rubber shoe recycling operation, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes...
Children working at a rubber shoe recycling operation, Dhapa, Kolkata, India. Dhapa is a large industrial zone that processes most of Kolkata's garbage and recycling.
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in K...
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
A muslim man with a spinal deformity begs as a Hindu family passes him during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. ...
A muslim man with a spinal deformity begs as a Hindu family passes him during Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
A man and his son beg during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A man and his son beg during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A woman prays for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Kolkata, India
A woman prays for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Kolkata, India
Families bring idols to immerse in the Hooghly River during the Durga Puja festival, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Families bring idols to immerse in the Hooghly River during the Durga Puja festival, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Muslim men have their eyes painted for Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a forei...
Muslim men have their eyes painted for Eid al-Adha, Red Road, Madian, Kolkata, India. I have the only photos taken by a foreigner of this most important day to Muslims at the most auspicious site in Kolkata for both 2012 and 2013.
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in K...
A rickshaw driver plies his trade during monsoon flooding, Lake Gardens, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Animal waste parts from slaughterhouses being processed, Shyambadal, Kolkata, India
Animal waste parts from slaughterhouses being processed, Shyambadal, Kolkata, India
Taxis and other cars drive in flooded streets, Maidan, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
Taxis and other cars drive in flooded streets, Maidan, Kolkata, India. Taken during the heaviest rains in Kolkata in a decade.
A girl watches festivities during Durga Puja, Babughat, Kolkata, India
A girl watches festivities during Durga Puja, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Chock full food shop in Khidirpur, Kolkata, India
Chock full food shop in Khidirpur, Kolkata, India
Children play with toy dinosaurs at a shelter in Calcutta, India
Children play with toy dinosaurs at a shelter in Calcutta, India
Mother and daughters in monsoon rains, Alipore, Kolkata, India
Mother and daughters in monsoon rains, Alipore, Kolkata, India
Hindus pray for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
Hindus pray for deceased relatives during Mahalaya, Babughat, Kolkata, India
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