Kolkata has a deep-rooted connection with Goddess Durga and her avatar, Kali. Some say the city's name means "the place of Kali." The journey from three villages on the banks of the Hooghly to becoming the first capital of British India—and today the capital of West Bengal—is truly fascinating and filled with many landmark moments. As the city lights up to celebrate #Navratri, here's a brief history of Kolkata—The City of Joy.
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The City of Joy or The City of Goddess Kali?
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