The world has changed and so have the women of Kolkata. Not just confined to their homes like the yesteryears, they now manage their studies or jobs and look after their close ones as well with relative ease. Be it their parents, in-laws, children and of course the difficult husband if they have one. She is the new age woman who loves to go solo at times, with her soulmate occasionally and freaks out when eating out or partying with her friends and colleagues. She is equally comfortable flaunting her sarees and western dresses depending on the occasion. And she is invariably proud of her city. Come let’s follow her while going around this charming city of Kolkata.
Kolkata or Calcutta for ages
As this handsome gentleman cleans up before starting a new chase of life, we could hum together these few lines from this beautiful song on Kolkata in the movie Praktan, sung by two outstanding singers Anupam Roy & Shreya Ghoshal before starting our chase as well.
কলকাতা, তুমিও হেঁটে দেখো কলকাতা, তুমিও ভেবে দেখো কলকাতা,
তুমিও হেঁটে দেখো কলকাতা,তুমিও ভেবে দেখো যাবে কি না যাবে আমার সাথে
Kolkata. The lyrics suggest you too walk and see Kolkata, you too think about Kolkata and think about whether you will go or not go with me. This song in itself sums up the eternal spirit of this city, its culture, its heritage, food and its moments. And as always there is love in the air. A lot might have changed in the city over the years but its ethos remains intact. Coming with me? Come let’s go.
Chasing Woman Power
Her special moments
She loves her phuchkas
And adores Ma Durga
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Calcutta Nostalgia
Hand-drawn Rickshaws
Trams
Yellow Taxis
Single Screen Theaters
Cha, Cigs & Anandabazar
Coffee House
A Rainy Day Kolkata
Para Cricket & Football
Globe Cinema & Tollypara
Our Love, Our Pujas
Kolkata Heritage
Central Kolkata
North Kolkata
There is nothing like taking a walk to discover the hidden surprises of Kolkata. The lanes and bylanes of central & north Kolkata each have a story to tell. We have hundreds of tours including English speaking guided walking tours for you to explore on Travelwisesr Holidays.
Heritage Landmarks
Old Howrah Bridge & the New
Victoria Memorial
Kolkata Maidan
And Kalighat Kali Temple
This incredible Artist
Avanish Trivedi is a celebrity painter and artist who was born and brought up in Kolkata. With no formal education in art, it was much later in life that he started following his passion due to his sheer love for the city and to recreate the precious memories of his growing up years. Since then he has been creating magic on the canvas for the world to enjoy. This is our second attempt to bring to you his magical creations continuing from where we left off in Calcutta – The City of Joy that Millions Love.
If you too wish to possess any of these wonderful paintings, you can send a What’s App to him on 98304 64290. His new year calendar is out as well which has a great collection of his paintings for your sweet home, office or for gifting out to your friends.
Kolkata the Charming City
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Sadly we missed visiting Kolkata when we were in India. I love how the art tells you so much about the people and traditions. And I loved the series on women power. The different modes of transportation were fun to see in the art. And funny to see rainy days captured too. A fascinating way to see images of Kolkata.
Thank you Linda. Glad you loved going through.
I am charmed by the water colours in the paintings. How completely unique and incredible way of story-telling about the lovely and apparently colourful city of Kolkata. My hats off to you, Avanish Trivedi what a talented artist.
Thank you Adele for your appreciation. And yes Avanish is an incredible artist.
I am from Kalighat, Kolkata. Your blog just brought all the memories of my hometown. I am awed at Avinash’s work. Thanks for the experience.
My pleasure Shreya. So glad could make you nostalgic.
These are very beautiful paintings, I would be happy to hang some of these in my home. He is very talented and portrays Kolkata so beautifully. I like the idea of following an independent woman around the streets of Kokata, and portraying her day through paintings.
Truly Avanish is amazing.
I could see the vibrant charming city of Kolkata from every stroke in the paintings. He brought the city to life in every sketch. Avanish Trivedi is definitely a talented artist. Kudos for you to help promoting his works through your blog.
Thanks Umiko.
What an adorable blog post on Kolkata – its women, lifestyles, and character. You have explored every mood in Kolkata – its rickshaws, trams, football, Pooja and Howrah Bridge too! And Hats off to the super talented artist – Avinash Trivedi! His images have added color to this blog post. I love Kolkata. 🙂
Thanks Jan. Glad you enjoyed.
I’ve been to India multiple times, and I do have Kolkata on my list, but sadly haven’t got a chance to visit yet (in my defense, it’s a huge country!). Thank you for this guide, but more than anything else, I’m so, so in love with the paintings! ❤️😍 I just love the way the artist beautifully captured the local life in Kolkata in watercolor, especially the ones with the lady in the saree. Makes me want to visit even more!
Thanks Ummi. Yes Avanish is an amazing artist.
Loved the pictures showing daily life in Kolkota. I have never been to the city, and my last visit to India was more than 15 years ago – a lot must have been changed. I used to draw when I started travelling. Developing films was expensive and as I was travelling on my own, it gave me a reason to linger at places.
Thanks Natascha. Glad you loved the art.
These are really beautiful works of art. It has truly captured the true state of Kolkata and how it has painted a beautiful story of this place.
Avanish is really talented and we are happy to see his materpieces. Thank you for sharing it with us!
My pleasure.Yes Avanish is a class apart.
Wow, I love these pictures! I can feel the vibe of Kolkata now. I have never visited India, but this place is on my travel list.
Yes Olga you must come over to Kolkata sometime.