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Wiling away my time on a winter afternoon in New Delhi. Birding from my sister's balcony in New Delhi, Dhaula Kuan. All the birds except the spot billed ducks (which we spotted in Purana Quila, New Delhi) are from Dhaula Kuan. I did not know that Delhi is so full of Parekeets! Parakeets in Delhi Parakeets Brahminy Starling Doves Spot billed ducks Kites

Pratapeswar temple Kalna, WB Right opposite to the 108 Shiva temple complex in Kalna , West Bengal is another complex of beautiful terracotta temples.One of the temples, the Pratapeswar temple looked very simple from a distance. Up close, I am sure this temple is one of the most beautiful terracotta temples in West Bengal. It is so beautiful that I was awestruck. With the sunlight falling on the intricate terracotta work, the whole temple was glowing like a precious piece of jewel.This temple complex is a must visit too.You can't miss it if you are visiting the 108 Siva temple complex in Kalna. Walls of temple Intricrate work Entrance door, terracotta Carvings on the entrance door Terracotta work More detailed work on terracotta Terracotta figures on the temple wall Pratapeswar temple wall carvings in terracotta

Hanseswari temple Hanseswari temple is a Kali temple and dates back to 1788. Almost a two hour drive from Kolkata will take you to Bansberia. The Hanseswari temple complex is located in Bansberia in Hooghly district of West Bengal. This temple's architecture is very interesting. I am in the process of discovering so many such gems in and around Kolkata, if you are someone who is interested in temple architecture, you may want to visit this beautiful temple complex. This temple complex has another temple (terracotta), the Ananta Basudeba Temple. There was some renovation work going on but I did manage to capture some nice sections of the temple. Hanseswari temple Goddess Kali Ananta Basudeba Temple Carvings on the Ananta Basudeba Temple  Ananta Basudeba Temple in the temple complex  Intricate work on the pillar

Brindaban Chandra's Math complex, Kalna Brindaban Chandra's Math, terracotta temple complex is in Kalna, West Bengal. Kalna is around 90 kms from Kolkata. By road it should take around 2 to 3 hrs. This complex has four terracotta temples dating back to the 17th and 18th century. These temples are beautiful. Some of the paintings on the walls are absolutely awe inspiring. One of the terracotta temples in the complex A portion of the terracotta temple Carvings on the wall Intricate work on the walls of the temple Paintings on the ceiling of the terracotta temple Paintings Work in and around the entrance A beautiful painting near the ceiling of the temple Terracotta temple

108 Shiva temple complex, Kalna, West Bengal 108 Shiva temples was constructed by Teja Chandra Bahadur in 1809 AD. These temples are in two concentric circles. The outer circle has 74 shiva temples and the inner circle has 34. They represent the beads in a rosary. These beautiful temples are located in Kalna,West Bengal. Kalna houses some of the most beatiful terracotta temples of West Bengal. Outer circle 108 Shiva temples Inner circle 108 Shiva temples One of the Shiva temples View of the outer and inner circle

Goddess Durga I continue to share the pictures I clicked of the Durga puja pandals and idols I saw during Durga pujas. There are so many-many such beautiful pandals and beautifully sculpted idols of Ma Durga that I think I will easily need 2-3 blogs posts to share the pictures that I clicked. And believe me this is just about half of the Durga puja pandals in Kolkata itself! Amazing. Badamtola Durga puja 2012 Badamtola Durga idol 2012 Badamtalo pandal decoration Park circus Durga pandal Durga idol, Park Circus maidan Kolkata Ekdalia durga puja pandal 2012 Ekdali, Durga puja pandal decorations, 2012 Durga idol Ekdalia park, Kolkata Durga puja pandal, South Kolkata Durga idol, South Kolkata Durga pandal decoration,South Kolkata Singhi park durga pandal  Singhi park durga idol Mudiali durga puja pandal 2012 Mudiali durga idol Mudiali, Durga puja pandal 201...