Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, conhecido popularmente como Netaji (que significa líder em hindi), foi um dos reformistas mais proeminentes do Movimento de Independência da Índia. O edifício que hoje é conhecido como Netaji Bhavan já foi a residência do reformista. Gerenciado pelo Netaji Research Bureau, a antiga estrutura em estilo bangalô abriga um museu e os arquivos e biblioteca do escritório. O museu é dividido em várias salas, cada uma detalhando certas fases da vida do líder. O andar mais alto tem fotografias e documentos da vida e obra de Subhash Chandra Bose, organizados em ordem cronológica. A biblioteca e os arquivos incluem coleções abrangentes que detalham o Movimento de Independência da Índia. Netaji Bhavan também tem um auditório chamado Sarat Bose Hall, que é usado para eventos como palestras e seminários. Localizado na Elgin Road, em frente ao Forum Mall, este é o local de visita obrigatória se você estiver interessado em aprender sobre a luta pela liberdade da Índia.
Um dossel branco angelical feito puramente de mármore Makrana, os icônicos edifícios do Victoria Memorial estão aninhados em meio a gramados e bosques de palmeiras ondulantes. Construído como uma homenagem à Rainha Vitória da Inglaterra, este magnífico edifício é um dos melhores marcos que enfeitam a cidade de Calcutá. Este edifício majestoso está imerso em uma história de longa data - Lord Curzon, o vice-rei da Índia, decidiu criar um memorial tão grandioso e real quanto a própria rainha. Aninhado ao longo das margens do rio Hooghly, o memorial compreende belos jardins, piscinas esmeraldas, um museu, estátuas e bustos de britânicos e indianos também. Um fato importante a ser observado é que os príncipes e cidadãos indianos contribuíram generosamente para os fundos do Victoria Memorial e o custo total da construção foi de aproximadamente INR 1.05.00.000. Pilares esculpidos enormes, cúpulas de mármore com padrões intrincados e torres altas falam muito sobre o trabalho dos artesãos indianos que desempenharam um papel fundamental na execução do edifício. As galerias e o museu abrigam memorabilia britânica, incluindo pinturas, esculturas e artefatos que narram eventos importantes da vida da rainha; desde sua cerimônia de coroação até sua residência. Além disso, tem a espada do bravo príncipe e guerreiro Tipu Sultan e canhões que lembram a Batalha de Plassey. Palavras ou fotografias não fazem justiça à pura opulência e grandeza do Victoria Memorial, um local que conquistou os corações, almas e imaginação de muitos.
Yuva Bharati Krirangan (which roughly translates to Indian Youth Stadium) is also known as the Salt Lake Stadium and at approximately 76 acres, it happens to be the second largest of its kind in the world and the largest in India. Established in 1984, the stadium is primarily associated with Football and plays host to the city's various clubs like Mohun Bagan AC, East Bengal FC, and Mohammedan SC and is also occasionally used for home games played by the Indian national football team. Locals have always been passionate about the game and turn up in huge numbers to support their side. Apart from soccer, the facility also has an Olympic-class athletics track and practice areas for cricket, khokho and volleyball as well. The elliptical stadium has a three tiered seating arrangement that can hold upto 1, 20, 000 people and has deployed state-of-the-art facilities so as to ensure the absolute best in sporting experience.
One of the prime cultural and entertainment hubs in the city, Rabindranath Tagore Centre - ICCR is the venue for a number of fascinating events and exhibitions. Founded in 1950, the complex comprises an art gallery, an auditorium, a library and a conference center. From modern dramas, cultural plays and classical concerts, to awe-inspiring works of art, there is more than one way to seek entertainment at this remarkable cultural center.
Construída no século XVIII, Jorasanko Thakur Bari foi onde nasceu o famoso escritor Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore. O edifício está localizado nas dependências do campus da Universidade Rabindra Bharti, por isso o colégio organiza programas e eventos culturais no aniversário do poeta, bem como os shows de luz e som que retratam a vida da família Tagore na casa. A bela casa de cor vermelha foi restaurada à sua forma original e convertida em um museu onde os visitantes podem aprender sobre o estilo de vida da família Tagore nos séculos XIX e XX.
What started as a small room loaned from the Indian Museum in 1933 has proceeded to become a foundation for exploring art in the center of the city. Located next to the Birla Planetarium and near Victoria Memorial, the Academy of Fine Arts shares its creative passion in the form of exhibitions spanning a multitude of expressions of art. The permanent galleries within the Academy include the Contemporary Art Gallery, Old Textile Gallery, Old Carpet Gallery, Miniature Gallery and the Rabindra Gallery which has Rabindranath Tagore's original writings, manuscripts and paintings. A big auditorium housed inside is known to host a variety of cultural programs, theater etc. Training programs and art classes are also held regularly. Around the main building, a number of interesting sculptures are sure to pique your interest. Do check the local paper or inquire with the office for current event schedules.
The Janus Art Gallery is one of the best art galleries in Kolkata and also in India. It has numerous collections of contemporary paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints and illustrations. It has a committee of senior artists who help in getting authentication of works. This art gallery presents four exhibitions every year. It is primarily concerned with presenting visual art but sometimes hosts other activities as well. This art gallery takes a lot of pride in encouraging budding artists in order to get quicker recognition of their works. Visitors are also allowed to buy any of the art piece. They have a variety of options to choose from such as fine art, abstract art, landscape art, fantasy art and wall art.
Sailen Manna Stadium also known as Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium is named after Kolkata's most popular football legend Sailendra Nath Manna. The stadium was primarily opened to host football matches but soon turned into multipurpose stadium, hosting local, regional and international tournaments. Among the many tournaments held here one of the important tournaments was held in 2006 and the fixture was between the teams of Asian Football Youth Championship Club. The Howrah Rugby Crows play their home fixtures here.
One of the most popular contemporary art galleries in the city, Galerie 88 is where you will find a number of intriguing works of art by local artists. Featuring a fabulous array of paintings by renowned and upcoming artists, this gallery offers a visual and aesthetic treat for art enthusiasts and curious minds alike. Apart from its permanent exhibits, a number of workshops and temporary exhibitions are also hosted here, which usually feature works by young, talented artists from across the country.
Emami Chisel Art is home to a numerous collection of fabulous works by renowned artists from across the country. Focused on traditional Indian artwork, the walls of this gallery are lined with fascinating portraits depicting various aspects of Indian culture and traditions. Boasting works by artists such as Amit Ambalal, Sushanta Mondal and Madhubanti Chatterjee, this gallery exhibits some of the finest pieces of art in the country. Regular workshops and exhibitions offer budding artists a platform to showcase their talent as well as enables interaction between art enthusiasts and established artists.
Art and culture have always played an important role in Kolkata’s past and continue to do so even today. Keeping the passion alive, Nazrul Mancha is one of the most prominent event venues in the city. Situated in Rabindra Sarobar, the auditorium is most famous as the locale for Dover Lane Music Festival, a week long event dedicated to Indian and Carnatic Classical Music and held every January. For the rest of the year, the venue hosts various local and international events including dance and musical soirees, college functions as well as conferences and auditions. The large auditorium has a semi-circular stage and a seating capacity of approximately 3000. Regular performances by Bengali rock bands and other Indian groups make this a much-visited destination and especially popular among the youth of the city. However, the appearance of the space is not what you would expect of an auditorium of this standard to be and is in desperate need of renovation and modernization. It can be easily reached by buses and cabs.