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Ode to Bengal: An ITC Hotels' World Photography Day Tribute
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. The ripped golden mangoes on the trees in summer, the taste of much loved Hilsa during the monsoon, the festive surroundings in autumn and the outdoor activities during the winters -- the changing seasons of Bengal subtly influences lifestyles. A beautiful shot by Manabendra Gupta.
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. An age old tradition of Kushti (wrestling) being passed on to the next generation by the grandfather. A brilliant picture captured by Sayantan Sammadar at Mullick Ghat, Kolkata Category Traditions
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. An elderly gentlemen enjoying the celebration of Durga Puja in a stately home (bonedi bari) in North Kolkata. Photographer Subhasis Sen
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. A legacy of the Raj era Victoria Memorial captured brilliantly by Prithwiraj Sarkar with sisters from the Missionaries of Charity in the complex.
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Bengal has a rich diversity of Flora and Fauna. Rahul Saha captures a scene of lotus harvesting in Bengal by a farmer.
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Shukti dried fish is a traditional Bengali delicacy. An acquired taste which is a delineator among culture and communities. A scene photographed by Rumela Dey in a sleepy sea side village in Bengal, where the fish is being dried .
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Photographer Shirshendu Ray captures a woman in a rural setting indulging in dyeing art of Goyna Bori, a delicacy from Medinipur district and part of the cuisine heritage of Bengal.
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Clay Pottery in Bengal has a rustic charm and are used for varied purposes. A potter skillfully welding clay pots in his workshop captured by Sudipta Das.
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Dhaak is integral to the festivities of Bengal especially Pujo and a part of the cultural heritage of this region. A image by Avisruti Sarkar
On World Photography Day, ITC Hotels- which boasts of ITC Royal Bengal and ITC Sonar in Kolkata- sponsored 'Ode to Bengal’ online photo contest in 2017 with the Streets of Calcutta, a photo community. Known for its brilliant play of colours, Bengal’s Patachitra form of art adoring the walls of rural Bengal homes, is beautifully captured by photographer Sourav Das.
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