Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.8, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Bong Blogger BongBlogger is an Individual Traveler and Photographer | Blog on Travel,Heritage,Photography,Cultures and Adventure Sports ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](http://www.bongblogger.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [The Journey Behind Short Film "Fag End"](http://www.bongblogger.com/the-journey-behind-short-film-fag-end/) - In the intricate world of filmmaking, the journey from conception to completion often traverses unexpected twists and turns. Such is the case with my upcoming film "Fag End," a project that has been years in the making and has seen its fair share of challenges and triumphs. Finally “Fag End” is set to release on - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৭](http://www.bongblogger.com/jhora-somoy-feeling-7/) - সময় গুলো হয়তো পর পর সাজানো নয়, অনেকটাই ঘেঁটে যাওয়া, অস্পষ্ট তবুও আমার অর্জুনদার জীবন বুঝে নিতে আজকাল খুব অসুবিধা হয় না। এবার ওই লিখুক ওর কথা, আমার হোক বিদায়। তখন ক্লাস ইলেভেন বা টুয়েলভ হবে। আমার খুব কাছের বন্ধু অমর। অমরের বাড়িতে আমার বেশ যাতায়াত ছিল। আসলে ওর বাড়ির ছাদের একটা ঘরে আমাদের আড্ডা - [ভারতীয় উপমহাদেশের চলচ্চিত্রের জনক, ট্র্যাজিক হিরো হীরালাল সেন](http://www.bongblogger.com/hiralal-sen-biography-latest-research/) - কোত্থেকে শুরু করবো ভাবছি, কি বলে সম্বোধন করবো? প্রথম ভারতীয় ফিল্ম মেকার হীরালাল সেন? নাকি প্রথম ভারতীয় ডক্যুমেন্ট্রি ফিল্মমেকার হীরালাল সেন? তিনি তো আবার একাধারে ভারতীয় অ্যাড ফিল্ম, ওয়েডিং ফিল্ম এবং ভারতীয় পলিটিক্যাল ফিল্মেরও পথিকৃৎ। আবার কখনও মনে হচ্ছে দাদাসাহেব ফালকে থেকে লেখা শুরু করবো, কারণ যে মানুষটা ১৯১১-১৯১২ সাল অর্থাৎ হীরালাল সেনের চলচ্চিত্র জীবনের শেষের দিকেও চলচ্চিত্র নির্মাণের বিষয়ে কিছুই জানতেন না অথচ তাকেই ভারতীয় চলচ্চিত্রের জনক বলে অভিহিত করা হয়। কেন? এই অবহেলার কারণ কি? - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৬](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-৬/) - এক পৃথিবী, যেখানে আমি, আমি হতে চাই, তুমি নও বা অন্য কেউ নও। কিছু ছবির মতো স্বপ্ন চোখের সামনে ভেসে যায়। কখনো ফেলে আসা সময়, কখনো বা আগাম সময় ধরা দেয় চোখের জলে। বুঝিনা কেন সেখানে ঘাস আজও সবুজ। বুঝিনা কেন সেখানে জল আজও বর্ণহীন। বুঝিনা আকাশ কেন আজও গিরগিটির মতো রঙ বদলায়। অদ্ভুত - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৫](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-৫/) - সেদিন পার্কে বসে সবাই মিলে ঠিক করা হল, এই বছরে আমরা পার্ক থেকে সবাই মিলে একটা পিকনিক করবো। যেমন কথা তেমনি কাজ। কোথায় যাওয়া হবে থেকে মেনু সব ঠিক হয়ে গেলো তক্ষুনি। দিন ক্ষণ তারিখ সব ঠিক হয়ে গেলো সেই মুহূর্তেই সেখানেই বসে। কথামতো নির্দিষ্ট দিনে, এক শীতের সকালে সবাই মিলে এক জায়গায় হলাম সাথে - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৪](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-৪/) - কি দরকার? বলল দুটি জিনিস সে চায়, পেলেই সে চলে যাবে। প্রথমে এ কথা শুনে আমি একটু ঘাবড়েই গেছিলাম। ওর চাওয়া গুলো অদ্ভুত হতো কিনা, তাই ঘাবড়ে গেছিলাম। সেদিনের চাওয়া, তার সাথে খানিকটা পথ হাঁটা আর এক মুঠো বর্ষা। সেদিন অনেকটা পথ হেঁটেছিলাম ওর সাথে। আর একটা কথা বলেছিল ‘এক মুঠো বর্ষা চেয়েছিলাম তোমার কাছে, এটাই পুঁজি, বিদায়’। - [In Search of Red Dream in Berlin](http://www.bongblogger.com/berlin-travel-guide-tracing-communism/) - One thought came into my mind, whether you are becoming irrelevant or obnoxious? Believe me, I did not allow myself for the second time for such a thought. How come you could be irrelevant? Suddenly, I think of your memorial in Moscow, whose inscription reads: “Proletarians of all countries, unite!” That ignites me once again and again I started walking, in search of the red trails in Berlin. - [When Tagore met Ramakrishna - The House of Mitra Family](http://www.bongblogger.com/tagore-met-ramakrishna-house-of-kashiswar-mitra-family-kolkata-calcutta/) - Anyone can imagine that two great sons of India, Gurudeva Rabindranath Tagore himself playing the piano and singing a song for another great son of India Ramakrishna Paramahamsa. It is a fact, indeed it happened when Gurudeva Rabindranath Tagore met with Ramakrishna for the first time and it was also their last meeting. It is - [Wikipedia Takes Kolkata 4 – Photowalk](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikipedia-takes-kolkata-4/) - I was just waiting for the event because the last edition of this event gave me a wonderful exuberant experience. Last week of November, suddenly I got an invitation from the Wikipedia event page in Facebook that again they are conducting 4th edition of Wikipedia Takes Kolkata photo scavenging event here in Kolkata. But this - [Wikipedia Takes Kolkata 3 – Photowalk](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikipedia-takes-kolkata-3/) - “Country roads take me home “ a beautiful song by Denver started playing. oh don’t be confused. I am not writing anything about music, actually, my cell phone rang. I got a call from Sumit on 21st Feb evening. He told me that he already sent me an invitation in Facebook for Wikipedia/Wikimedia photo walk - [A True Story of Forgotten Photographer Ajit Biswas](http://www.bongblogger.com/forgotten-photographer-ajit-biswas/) - Coming to the moot point of the story as I delve deep into it. As I was travelling to Nepal three years back I received a message. I only remember that while crossing the Indo-Nepal border way back home, I read the messages. They ran as follows: ‘Are you from Kolkata? Travelling to Kathmandu? I am also from Kathmandu’. Up to this, it was normal. Suddenly, she was online and started talking. I found she was more curious about me. - [Wikimania Stockholm - A Dream to Celebrate](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikimania-stockholm-a-dream-to-celebrate/) - Wikimania is an annual conference that celebrates free knowledge projects from around the world and many Wikimedians from different countries take part in this annual conference call Wikimania. This year Wikimania was held in Stockholm, Sweden from August 14-18, 2019. This year’s theme for the conference was, “Stronger together: Wikimedia, Free Knowledge, and the Sustainable Development Goals” and it consists of many discussions, meetups, training, and workshops. - [The Last Boat - Cemetery of Brahmo Samaj](http://www.bongblogger.com/a-different-cemetery-of-brahmo-brahma-samaj-kolkata-calcutta/) - When we talk about or refer anything to Cemetery or Graveyard in India, in general perspective, we relate them to either to Christians or to the Muslims. For a separate layer of people, who thinks beyond it relate them to Jews, Chinese or others. Sometimes the architecture of a grave helps us to understand to identify the - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৮](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-৮/) - আজ দোলের দিনে বড্ড মনে পড়ছে কোন এক ফেলে আসা দোলের দিনের কথা। কেন জানি না, প্রতি বছর বসন্তের হাওয়া আর ঝরা পাতা বড্ড উদাস করে দেয় আমাকে। আজও বারবার মনে হয় সময় কেন থেমে গেলে না সেদিনর ফেলে আসা দোলের সকালে। - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ৩](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-৩/) - নবীন চন্দ্রের মিষ্টির দোকানের সামনে থেকে একটা বাস ঝড়ের বেগে এসে মোড় নিলো, কিন্তু ব্রেক মারতে মারতে একটু দেরি করে ফেলেছিল বাসটা। ধুপ করে একটা শব্দ হল। আর তার সাথে ‘আ..আ...’ এক আর্তনাদ। ছুটে গেলাম সামনে, তীব্র গতিতে বেড়িয়ে গেলো বাসটা চোখের সামনে দিয়ে। খানিক দুরে - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ২](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-২/) - তখন আমি নিজেকে অরণ্যদেব আর দাদাকে জঘন্যদেব ভাবছি। তাই অরণ্যদেবের মতো ‘অউ্‌ রেভ্যয়’ বলে বিদায় দিলাম প্রেমকে। এতো কষ্ট হচ্ছিলো এই ভেবে যে ওর নামটাও জানা হলনা। বুকে মোটামুটি দু চার পিস্‌ পাথর চাপা দিয়ে এসে উঠলাম হোটেলে। খানিকবাদে ফ্রেশ হয়ে খেয়ে নিয়ে, লক্ষ্য করলাম ঘরে একটা বারান্দা আছে। গিয়ে দাঁড়ালাম। মনেহল ডান পাশে গোলাপি ছায়া। তাকিয়ে দেখি অবাক কাণ্ড। - [ঝরা সময় # ফিলিং ১](http://www.bongblogger.com/ঝরা-সময়-ফিলিং-১/) - বছর দুয়েক আগে অর্জুনদা খবর পেয়েছিল পিঙ্কির বর হঠাৎ স্ট্রোকে মারা যায়, মাত্র ৪৩ বছর বয়সে। খানিক ক্ষণের নিস্তব্ধতা, অবাক হওয়া পেরিয়ে অর্জুনদার চৈতন্য ফিরতেই, দেখলো সামান্য হলেও রাগ ছিল যার ওপর, মুহূর্তের মধ্যে সে রাগ দুঃখে পরিবর্তিত। আসলে, আজ অর্জুনদা নিজেও তো ক্লাস নাইনে পড়া মেয়ের বাবা। তাই বুঝতে পারলো ক্লাস টেনে পড়া ছেলেকে নিয়ে সে কতটা সমস্যায় পরেছে। - [True Story of a Singer - Professionally Carpenter](http://www.bongblogger.com/true-story-of-a-singer-carpenter-bapi/) - Why I am so curious about every little things and what made me so, seriously I don't know. One day, I sat on the 1st floor and renovation works were going on, on the 2nd floor of my sister's house. I heard a humming sound of a male voice like singing a song. Out of - [Weekend at Deulti and House of Sarat Chandra](http://www.bongblogger.com/deulti-and-house-of-sarat-chandra-chattopadhyay-weekend-gateway-from-kolkata-calcutta/) - I was pondering over how do I start writing about Sarat Chandra and about his house in Deulti. Almost everybody watched many times of those famous Bollywood Movies Devdas, Parineeta, Majhli Didi, Swami, Chhoti Bahu etc and the writer of those immortal stories were famous Bengali writer Late Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay. Seriously, I got lost - [Hampi: Story of A Ruined Citadel - Part 1](http://www.bongblogger.com/hampi-story-of-a-ruined-citadel-part-1/) - The visual delight of Hampi is dominated by craggy hills, Tungabhadra river, plain surfaces or vale and widespread of ruins. The entire region consists of 1600 surviving remains which include temples, mandapas, forts, royal complexes, lofty towers, water structures, pillared halls, gateways, defense architectures, stables, and many more. My imagination took a swift turn from the alley of Roman Amphitheater to the era of Ramayana. - [রামকৃষ্ণের শিষ্যা - যোগীন মায়ের বাড়ি](http://www.bongblogger.com/রামকৃষ্ণের-শিষ্যা-যোগীন/) - যোগীনমা বা যোগীন্দ্রমোহিনী বিশ্বাস ১৮৫১ সালের ১৬ ই জানুয়ারী উত্তর কলকাতার বাগবাজার অঞ্চলের খ্যাতনামা চিকিৎসক শ্রী প্রসন্ন কুমার মিত্রের ঘরে জন্মগ্রহণ করেন, খুবই অল্পবয়সে তাঁকে শ্রী অম্বিকাচরণ বিশ্বাসের হাতে পাত্রস্থ করাহয় , বিভিন্ন সাংসারিক কারণে তাঁর বিবাহিত জীবন সুখের না হওয়ায় তিনি তাঁর একমাত্র মেয়ে গানুর হাত ধরে বাগবাজারে বাপের বাড়িতে এসে ওঠেন - [Disciple of Ramakrishna - Yogin Ma's House](http://www.bongblogger.com/disciple-of-ramakrishna-house-of-yogin-ma-bagbazar/) - Many good sayings are to be found in holy books, but merely reading them will not make one religious. -Ramakrishna Paramahamsa Nearly one year back, reading a book on Ramakrishna, I found some information from the book about his disciples. It was obvious that contained some names of his devotees and their contributions. Other than - [মানিকতলা খ্রীষ্টান সিমেট্রি ও তরু দত্ত](http://www.bongblogger.com/তরু-দত্ত-toru-dutt-maniktala-christian-cemetery/) - আসেপাশে কয়েকটা বাড়িতে আর আসেপাশে থাকা মানুষ জনকে জিজ্ঞাসা করতে শুরু করলাম “মানিকতলা খ্রীষ্টান সিমেট্রি” টা কোথায়। এক পরিচিত মানিকতলায় থাকে তাকে ফোন করলাম, জানার জন্য। সবার থেকেই উত্তর পেলাম জানা নেই। সে কি কথা ? আসেপাশের মানুষজন জানেনা এখানে একটা আস্ত কবরখানা আছে? - [ছবির জীবন হয়ে ওঠার গপ্পো](http://www.bongblogger.com/ছবির-জীবন-হয়ে-ওঠার-গপ্পো/) - বাড়ি ফিরে আসার সময় একটা সিনেমার কথা বারবার মনে পড়ছিল। Krzysztof Kieślowski এর “ক্যামেরা বাফ্‌” যারা দেখেছেন তারা ঠিক বুঝে গেছেন। বিশেষত, যেখানে সিনেমার প্রধান চরিত্র ফিলিপ মস এর তোলা তার বন্ধুর মায়ের সামান্য কয়েক মুহূর্তের ভিডিও, কি ভাবে বন্ধুর মায়ের মৃত্যুর পর তার বন্ধুর কাছে সেই ছবি ও সে গুরুত্ব পাচ্ছে। - [Kashmir Diary: Story of A Desecrate Mosque - Pathar Masjid](http://www.bongblogger.com/kashmir-diary-story-of-a-desecrate-mosque-pathar-masjid-srinagar/) - This mosque was built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in 1623 AD. why this beautiful mosque never used as a place of prayer, there is a very interesting story. Once a Mullah questioned to Empress Nur Jahan regarding the costs of its construction.... - [Kashmir Diary: Tomb of the Mother of Akbar of Kashmir, Zain-Ul-Abidin](http://www.bongblogger.com/kashmir-diary-tomb-mother-akbar-kashmir-zain-ul-abidin/) - I peeped through the main door and saw an iron chain hangs in the central dome. What is the significance of the iron chain in an Islamic monument? He was the first man who forbade cow slaughter in Kashmir. People of Kashmir still remember him as Akbar of Kashmir.Stone temples of Hindu in Kashmir suffered destruction, some were modified and some converted into mosques. - [Mandu: A Ruined City in the Heart of Incredible India - Part 1](http://www.bongblogger.com/mandu-fort-madhya-pradesh-dhar/) - Once, it was a thriving city situated on the top of a hill, surrounded by the dense forest, where nature was the protector of the fort. Love bloomed, where Islamic faiths melted into the Hindu faiths, become myths and part of folklore. Even conspiracies were hatched, where a sharp dagger killed the faith of a father. Whatever happened, the destiny never encountered permanent sorrow, as joy was in the air of Mandu. Mandu, a story of a city called Shadiabad or "City of Joy", Anand Nagri. - [List of Ghats in Varanasi](http://www.bongblogger.com/ghats-in-varanasi-benaras/) - Lord Shiva is in every pebble of Kashi. Yes, some extent it is true. But as you walk through the lanes and by lanes you will find important Mosques and Sufi Shrines there, these are also significant parts of Varanasi. The most of the Ghats of Varanasi are associated with legends or Mythologies and many ghats are also associated with Empires like Marathas, Peshwa, Holkars, Bhonsles, and Scindias. - [Wikipedia TTT Conference 2017 in Bangalore](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikipedia-ttt-conference-2017-in-bangalore/) - TTT is basically a 3 days residential Wikipedia workshop cum conference to groom leadership skills among the Indian Wikimedia community. It held every year and organized by CIS-A2K. This year it was the fourth edition of it.I wasn’t sad but felt an overwhelming feeling of support and encouragement from everyone from the participants to organizers. - [বই রিভিউ - ইহুদিকথা](http://www.bongblogger.com/ইহুদিকথা-ehudi-kotha-amitava-sengupta/) - বইটি মূলত ইহুদিদের ওপর দীর্ঘদিনের গবেষণার ফল। বইটিতে ইহুদিদের উৎপত্তি, বিকাশ, তিন হাজার বছরের ছিন্নমূল জীবন “ডায়াস্পোরা”- প্রসঙ্গগুলি মূখ্য আকর্ষণ। ইতিহাসের বিভিন্ন মোড়ে বারবার বদলাতে থাকা প্রবাসী, ছিন্নমূল ইহুদি সমাজচিত্র এবং জাতি মনস্তত্ত্বের বর্ণনা রয়েছে । - [গরু রচনা - গরু ডাকে, হে হাম্বা হাম্বা হাম্বা](http://www.bongblogger.com/গরু-রচনা-cow-hindu-mythology/) - এবার একটি বঞ্চিত বাঞ্চোতের কথা না বললে আমার মুক্তি নেই। এখন যে শর্মার কথা বলব তার বাবা ও মা ময়ূর ছিল এবং তাদের সন্তান তাই গরু হয়ে জন্মেছে। আমি সেই দুই ময়ূরের কথা বলছি যারা সেক্স করেনি। যাদের চোখের জল থেকে জন্ম নিয়েছে "চাঁদের" মতন শর্মা কিন্তু জাত গরু। তাই তিনি গরু হয়ে যা সামাজিক, আধ্যাত্মিক বা বৈজ্ঞ্যানিক চেতনার কথা শোনালেন যা শুনে সমগ্র গরু জাতি গর্বিত এবং অবশ্যই গর্ভবতীও হয়ে উঠেছে। - [দীঘার সৈকত ছেড়ে](http://www.bongblogger.com/দীঘা-digha/) - যাদের এখনও দীঘা বেড়ানোর সৌভাগ্য হয়নি তাদের জন্য এইবার দু এক কথা। এতক্ষণে সবার বোঝা হয়ে গেছে দীঘা পশ্চিমবঙ্গের একটি জনপ্রিয় ট্যুরিস্ট স্পট। দীঘার ওপর বিগত বেশ কিছু বছর এত ট্যুরিস্ট এর চাপ বেড়েছে যার ফলে দীঘা থেকে মাত্র ২ কিমি দুরে গড়ে উঠেছে "নতুন দিঘা" বা যা "নিউ দীঘা" নামে বেশি পরিচিত। - [গিলি গিলি ফু - এক অদ্ভুত বীচ্‌-এর গপ্পো](http://www.bongblogger.com/চাদিপুর-অন-সী-chandipur/) - হঠাৎ, মনে হল দুরে সাদা রঙের ফেনার মত দেখা যাচ্ছে। চোখের সামনে দেখতে পেলাম আসতে আসতে জল বাড়তে বাড়তে বাড়তে বাড়তে পুরো একটা গোটা সমুদ্র জন্ম নিল। এ এক অদ্ভুত অভিজ্ঞতা, এ যে না দেখবে নিজের চোখে, তার বোঝা ভীষণ কঠিন। - [কাশ্মীরনামাঃ অমরনাথ ট্রেকিং সম্বন্ধীয় তথ্য](http://www.bongblogger.com/কাশ্মীর-অমরনাথ-ট্রেকিং-স/) - পূর্বনির্ধারিত ঘোষিত দিনে প্রতি বছর যাত্রা শুরু হয়। সাধারনত, প্রতিবছর জুলাই মাসের প্রথম দিকে যাত্রা শুরু এবং অগাস্ট মাসের মাঝামাঝি যাত্রা শেষ হয়। মনে রাখতে হবে প্রতিবছর শুরু ও শেষের দিন পরিবর্তিত হয়। দুটি পথ দিয়ে অমরনাথ মন্দির/গুহায় পৌঁছান যায়, একটি চন্দনওয়ারি হয়ে এবং আরেকটি বালতাল হয়ে। যদি আপনি, অমরনাথ যাত্রা পরম্পরা মেনে করতে ইছুক হন তাহলে পরম্পরাগত রুট হল চন্দনওয়ারি থেকে যাত্রা করা। - [ফটোগ্রাফির পঞ্চনামা ও আমার দুর্গা পূজো](http://www.bongblogger.com/ফটোগ্রাফির-পঞ্চনামা-দুর্/) - একটু চেপে গিয়ে প্রনাম করুন না প্লিস !! দুর মুখটা একটু তোল না দুগ্‌গা ঠিক আসছেনা তোমার পেছনে !! (সেকিরে ভাই দুর্গা পেছনেও আসে?) ।আমি বাইকে আর আমার সামনের বাইকে বসে থাকা নব বঁধুর গলায় নিকনের দড়ি।আমি রাস্তায় ওরাও রাস্তায়, গিজ গিজ করছে ঝুলন্ত ব্যাবিলন। - [বব ডিলান ও বর্তমান বঙ্গসমাজ](http://www.bongblogger.com/বব-ডিলান-bob-dyan-noble/) - কি কাণ্ড ! তাহলে রবীন্দ্রনাথ আর ডিলান সেম? তাহলে এখন থেকে সাহিত্য শুনতে হবে, পড়তে হবে না? যেটা শোনার পর আমার দুটো, কপালে ফুটবল খেলেছিল, সেটা না বলে পারছি না। যার নামে ৪০০-৫০০ বছর বাদে মন্দির হবে............সেও নাকি...............।। - [কুমোরটুলি - মানুষের ভগবান তৈরির কারখানা](http://www.bongblogger.com/কুমোরটুলি-kumortuli-kolkata/) - আসলে মাটি দিয়ে মূর্তি গড়ে উঠলেই বাজার আর বিসর্জনের সঙ্গে সঙ্গেই মাটির প্রতিমা আবার কাদামাটিতেই পাল্টে যায়, সেটা আরেক নতুন বাজারের জন্মের বীজ রোপণ। আর এভাবেই সৃষ্টি চক্রাকারে আবর্তনশীল হতে থাকে বছরের পর বছর আর যুগের পর যুগ। কুমোরটুলি রয়ে যায় কুমোরটুলিতে আর ভগবান তৈরির কারিগর বদলে যায় যুগের পরিবর্তনে। - [কিছু কথা](http://www.bongblogger.com/কিছু-কথা-photography/) - কিছু কথা, যা নিজেকেও বলা যায়না। কিছু মুহূর্ত, থাকে বালি চাপা। কিছু ছবি, হাল্কা হতে হতে জলছবি। - [ওয়াক ওয়াক থ্রু](http://www.bongblogger.com/ওয়াক-ওয়াক-থ্রু-photowalk-culture/) - আপনার কি মেদ বহুল বডি? সুগার আছে? সব ভক্ষণ এসে জুটেছে কি আপনার পশ্চাৎ দেশে? বাড়িতে একখান ক্যামেরা আছে? কি বলছেন? হ্যাঁ!!!!! ব্যাস সব সমস্যার সমাধান হয়ে গেছে। ৫০০ বা ১০০০ রের লোট থাকলে চোলবেক লাই বাবু। বেড়িয়ে পড়ুন শুধু, কোথায় যাচ্ছেন জানার প্রয়োজন নেই। হাঁটুন শুধু হাঁটুন। - [কাশ্মীরনামাঃ অমরনাথ - এক অধার্মিকের তীর্থ যাত্রা](http://www.bongblogger.com/কাশ্মীর-অমরনাথ-যাত্রা-amarnath-yatra/) - আমি তো পেশাদার ট্র্যাভেলার নই, তবুও বহু জায়গায় ঘোরার সৌভাগ্য হয়েছে। অনেক জায়গায় ঘুরলেও, এই ট্যুরটার স্মৃতি আমার জীবনে অন্যতম সেরা স্মৃতি হয়ে আজীবন থেকে যাবে। - [রামনগর ফোর্ট](http://www.bongblogger.com/রামনগর-ফোর্ট-ramnagar-fort-varanasi-benaras/) - ভারতবর্ষের অন্যান্য জায়গায় আরও অনেক ফোর্ট রয়েছে, হয়তো তাদের তুলনায় এটি অনেক ছোট। কিন্তু, ছোট হলেও, এটি খুবই সুন্দর এবং দেখার মতন একটা জায়গা। রামনগর ফোর্ট, ১৭৫০ খ্রিষ্টাব্দে, তৎকালীন বেনারসের মহারাজা রাজা বলওয়ান্ সিং তৈরি করেছিলেন। বর্তমানে, রামনগর ফোর্ট হল বেনারসের মহারাজা, অনন্ত নারায়ণ সিং এর বাসস্থান। অবশ্য, ১৯৭১ সালের পর "বেনারসের মহারাজা" এই উপাধির অবলুপ্তি ঘটেছে। - [Maniktala Christian Cemetery & Toru Dutt](http://www.bongblogger.com/maniktalla-christian-cemetery-toru-dutt/) - Maniktalla Christian Cemetery!! A Lost Cemetery I was astonished during my visit to Maniktalla Christian Cemetery. In every square inch of the graveyard, there was an impression of negligence. Surprisingly, the cemetery is still in use. People those who stays within the proximity of 2/3 minute walking distance, they even not aware of this cemetery. - [তিরিশুলে খাপ - বুলাদির সপ্নপুরন](http://www.bongblogger.com/তিরিশুলে-খাপ-বুলাদির-সপ্-srijato/) - "কিরে তোরা সাতদিনে একুশবার খাট ভাঙলি? দুষ্টু" NASA ক্যাপস্যুল। ওই ভোজপুরি গানটা "জাপানি তেল লাগাকে মারেম গোরি, খচা খচ্‌"। ছেলেটা মেয়েটার পোয়ায় হাত দিয়ে নাচটাও হেব্বি। "যে কোন পুরুষ হয়ে উঠবে উপযুক্ত স্বামী" ব্যাবহার করুন বন্দুক ক্যাপস্যুল। চম্পা কি বলে এখন? চম্পার সহজ উত্তর "পুরনো গাড়ি আর নতুন ইঞ্জিন"। "আপকে পাস নিরোধ হ্যাঁয় কেয়া?" (হাম আপকে কাহা কাহা রেহতে হ্যাঁয়, এর মতন)। - [Ramnagar Fort](http://www.bongblogger.com/ramnagar_fort-varanasi-benaras/) - Seriously I couldn't understand how my 3days tour to Varanasi passed so fast and one day I went to Ramnagar. After the tour I realized that 3 days weren't suffice to explore the city and it's surroundings. I had no choice to extend my tour but have plan to get back there one more time - [Jal Mahotsav : A Cocktail of Adventure and Luxurious Comfort](http://www.bongblogger.com/jal-mahotsav/) - "Jal Mahotsav", Carnival of Water an excellent initiative of Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) to stretching the horizon of tourism in Madhya Pradesh.This mega event can be a paradise for the young couple, honeymoon couple, friends, parents, kids, adventure lovers, and nature lovers. Even this place would be the best for business summits and organizing marriage party. - [Novelist Charles Dickens and His Connection with Calcutta](http://www.bongblogger.com/novelist-charles-dickens-and-his-connection-with-calcutta-kolkata-walter-dickens/) - Do you know there is a relationship between famous Novelist Charles Dickens and Calcutta? Yes, It is a fact. His favorite son "Young Skull", nickname of Walter Savage Landor Dickens joined British Infantry Regiment and posted here in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the mid of 19th century. - [Book Review - The Calling by Priya Kumar](http://www.bongblogger.com/book-review-the-calling-by-priya-kumar/) - The book talks about the journey of a man name, Arjun to find the true purpose of his life. Arjun is a typical, high flying, over-ambitious corporate guy. He earns huge, for that he works more than required. He always attached to his phone and ignores his surroundings. His lifestyle brought complications in his personal and as well as in professional life. - [Kumortuli - Land of God Makers](http://www.bongblogger.com/kumortuli-kumartuli-in-kolkata-calcutta-goddessdurga/) - “Yaa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Matri rupeno samsthita Yaa Devi Sarvabhuteshu Shakti rupeno samsthita Yaa Devi Sarvabhutesu Shanti rupeno samsthita Namestasyai Namestasyai Namestasyai Namoh Namah” -- Sloka for Goddess Durga বাংলায় পড়ুন If someone wants to see the best-est place in Kolkata. If someone wants to explore THE Bengali Culture. If someone wants to know about - [Book Review - Aaj Chander Sange Raat Katabo](http://www.bongblogger.com/book-review-aaj-chander-sange-raat-katabo/) - About the Author: Panchatapa is not only full time Bengali poet, she also have passion for Indian Classical Dance form Bharatnattyam. She started writing poems at her early age, days in Shiliguri and river Teesta and Hills frequently reflected on her poems. After completions her post graduation from Calcutta University, she worked as a school - [List of Chinese Temples in Old Chinatown Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/list-of-chinese-temples-churches-in-calcutta-kolkata-tirettabazar/) - "Chinese Church" also popular as Chinese temple, Why so? Seriously I don't have any concrete idea. Some says that they were actually Temples but when Chinese started converting into Christianity than started calling as Church. I have referred books for it and even asked many but didn't get any satisfactory answer for it. Even I have asked - [Kashmir Diary: Roza Bal - Is It Really the Tomb of Jesus Christ?](http://www.bongblogger.com/roza-bal-rauza-bal-srinagar-is-it-really-the-tomb-of-jesus-christ/) - My My Visit to Roza Bal I asked myself, is it fact? Am I really standing at the tomb of Jesus Christ? I don't know, whether it is the tomb of Jesus Christ or as per recent claim, it is the tomb of Adolf Hitler? I was simply thrilled. Initially, it was a thrilling experience - [West Bengal Wiki Community's Participation in Wikipedia Loves Monuments Project](http://www.bongblogger.com/west-bengal-community-kalna-burdwan-wikipedia-loves-monuments/) - Basically, my presence is enough for ............. and disaster is inevitable. Quite naturally I made a disaster that day.Four of us except Sumit, climb up the roof of the bus and settled ourselves. Sumit forcefully boarded inside the bus and we went to Bainchi. - [Your Next Weekend Destination - Digha](http://www.bongblogger.com/digha-weekend-gateway-kolkata-calcutta/) - If by any chance Friday is a holiday or any holiday falls on Monday or any political party calls a strike at the end or beginning of a week that mean weekend will be little stretched, in that case, the best place to spend the weekend is Digha. When Kolkatans thinks about spending weekend, Digha - [Things to Carry for Snow Trek](http://www.bongblogger.com/things-to-carry-for-snow-trek/) - Trekking under heavy snow condition itself a challenge and preparing the list of things to carry for the trek is also a challenging and tedious job. The list what I will share with you is based on my Kedarkantha Summit experience but you can use it on any trek. The things that I have included - [Kashmir Diary:History of Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad, Moi-E-Muqqadas](http://www.bongblogger.com/kashmir-diaryhistory-of-holy-relic-of-prophet-muhammad-moi-e-muqqadas/) - There are mysteries, fantasies, and betrayal, still engrossed with. "Moi-E-Muqqadas" or Beard hair of Holy Prophet Mohammad is also associated with faith and to some extent linked to mysteries.How Beard hair of Holy Prophet Mohammad came to India far away from Medina? How it traveled to in Bijapur, near Hyderabad to Kashmir? There is an abundant history behind this. What was there in the place before Hazrat Bal was erected? Where it stands now. - [Your Next Weekend at Lonely Vanishing Beach Chandipur](http://www.bongblogger.com/weekend-tour-vanishing-beach-chandipur-orrisa-odisha/) - There were no traces of any sea, not even a single drop of water. I asked a passer-by fisherman about the location of the sea. He said "Vanished".Suddenly, I noticed waves, then which were far away from us. As time grows, I saw a full-fledged sea in front of me. I witnessed the moment, how a completely dried out beach transformed into a sea. - [The Church of Holy Nazareth - Armenian Church Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/armenian-church-of-the-holy-nazareth-calcutta-kolkata/) - Walking down on the Brabourne Road towards Portuguese Street just after crossing the Lucas Street there is another road on the left, called Armenian Streetin Kolkata, (earlier Calcutta) India. After crossing few buildings and shops of Steel suitcase (Trunks) from smaller to bigger in size, there is an Armenian Church. The Armenian Church actually called - [Greek Cemetery Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/greek-cemetery-calcutta-kolkata/) - Few days back we went to Greek Cemetery in Kolkata. Burial starts here since the late 1800s and before that there was Amratollah st. Church(Calcutta,India), when it was abandoned, earlier gravestones have been brought here. It is still functioning and two years back one Greek lady has been buried here. We went there on the - [Kashmir Diary: Ruins of Ancient Temples of Awantipora](http://www.bongblogger.com/kashmir-diary-ruins-of-ancient-temples-of-awantipora-srinagar/) - Avantipur was named after King Avanti Varman. He was the King who founded Utpala Dynasty and ruled Kashmir during 855 - 883 AD. He built two massive temples, one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and another to Lord Shiva. During his rule, he appointed an engineer and architect as his prime minister named Suyya. - [Kashmir Diary:Religious Trekking of an Atheist - Amarnath Yatra](http://www.bongblogger.com/kashmir-diary-religious-trekking-of-an-atheist-amarnath-yatra/) - It's a fact Amarnath was in my fate and it happened. I am not a so called pro traveler, although I traveled to many places. But the experience I gathered, this time, it will remain with me till my last breath. - [Magen David Synagogue Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/magen-david-synagogue-kolkata-calcutta/) - Magen David Synagogue was set up in 1884 in the Italian Renaissance style and from outside perception of people about it as a Christian church but actually, it is a synagogue, I had the same feeling before my visit. The steeple of the Synagogue, it made of red-brick (in a hexagonal section) and rises approximately three - [Grave of First Professor of Surgery - Dr.Lalit Mohan Banerji](http://www.bongblogger.com/famous-popular-grave-in-kolkata-calcutta-dr-lalit-mohan-banerji/) - On 25th of July 1941, the day Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore was shifted from Shantiniketan to his Calcutta residence in Jorasanko for treatment. During that period health condition of Gurudev was detorated. He would have gone through an operation and the operation would be done by Doctor Lalit Mohan Banerji. Rabindranath Tagore was unaware about the - [Tipu Sultan Mosque](http://www.bongblogger.com/tipu-sultan-mosque-kolkata-calcutta/) - "Tipu Sultan" (20 November 1750 – 4 May 1799) was the biggest character in Indian history. He was a ruler of Mysore and well known as a scholar and poet. Tipu Sultan Mosque was built here in Calcutta (now Kolkata) by his 11th son Prince Gholam Mohammed. They were the ruler of Mysore but why his - [House of Warren Hastings](http://www.bongblogger.com/house-of-warren-hastings-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - First Governor-General of Bengal, who was accused of corruption but after a long fight, he was found not guilty. He was a biggest English statesman, "Warren Hastings". When he was appointed as Governor-General of Bengal, he stayed in Calcutta (Now Kolkata) and the building is still there. He was Governor-General of Bengal from 1773 to 1785 - [Explore the Top Places of Rishikesh](http://www.bongblogger.com/top-places-to-see-in-rishikesh-uttarakhand-uttaranchal-india/) - Rishikesh isn't a place only for pilgrimage, the dimension and the colors of the place offer more than one can imagine. At the beginning of this year, I went there for a day trip, after my Kedarkantha Summit. This is the second time I went there and the first time, I was there around 27 - [Last Resort](http://www.bongblogger.com/last-resort-photography-bongblogger/) - I can gift you a bullet if you raise your voice My imbrued hands are louder than my voice Only Grave can be the last resort of my bloody hands. Copyright © BongBlogger you can share this post subjects to the conditions that please give due credit to Author Indrajit Das and do - [Beatles Ashram](http://www.bongblogger.com/beatles-ashram-in-rishikesh/) - Imagine there's no heaven !! No hell below us !! Above us only sky !! Imagine there's no countries !! Nothing to kill or die for !! And no religion too Imagine no possessions !! No need for greed or hunger !! Imagine all the people Sharing all the world You may say I'm a dreamer !! But I'm not the only - [Weekend Tour To Susunia](http://www.bongblogger.com/susunia-bankura-from-kolkata/) - Winter is approaching in Kolkata this year and this is the right time to plan for the weekend trip and picnic with family and friends. The first things come in mind where to go? After a very hectic schedule, one needs a calm and quiet place to relax his/her mind. When you are with your - [A Journey, Traveler to Climber - Part One](http://www.bongblogger.com/susunia-climbing/) - Travel is never a matter of money, is about courage – Paulo Coelho Hey God, I really don’t know, how I did it. Don’t think that what’s the big deal in it to do that but there is always a big BUT in every square inch of my character. I am most of the time - [House of Girish Ghosh](http://www.bongblogger.com/house-of-girish-ghosh-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - When Bengali talk about theater, his name comes automatically. When Bengali talk about Boozers, his name comes automatically. When Bengali talk about Intellectuals, his name comes automatically. List is big about his abilities and qualities. In a sense he can be called as "Father of Bengali Theater". He is great Girish Chandra Ghosh, noted thespian - [#BergerXP IndiBlogger Meet In Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/bergerxp-indiblogger-meet-in-kolkata/) - I have been blogging for few years and during that time, IndiBlogger meet never happened in my hometown, Calcutta or Kolkata, as it is known now. So when I got the mail from IndiTeam that a blogger meet is being planned here, I have decided that I must attend this. I was so happy when - [Wikipedia Takes Kolkata V – Photowalk](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikipedia-takes-kolkata-v-photowalk/) - It's always been an honor for me to associate myself with any event of Wikipedia and seriously give me extreme satisfaction if I can contribute little to Wikipedia. Being a Wikipedian I am always waiting for the event of Photo scavenging walk or in other word Wikipedia Takes Kolkata event to occur. Somehow, winter of Kolkata - [Wikipedia Kolkata Chapter Organized Workshop #Wikilearnopedia](http://www.bongblogger.com/wikipedia-kolkata-chapter-organized-workshop-wikilearnopedia-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - Wikipedia is so dynamic in true sense and those who are associated with Wikipedia they are also very dynamic. Wikipedia Kolkata Chapter proved the same yesterday. Wikipedia Kolkata Chapter and Oxford Book Store jointly organized a workshop #Wikilearnopedia on 23rd August 2015 at Oxford Bookstore,Kolkata. Attended the event along with Sumit Surai. This workshop was intended - [World Photography Day 2015](http://www.bongblogger.com/world-photography-day-2015/) - I'm a lover of photography and never categorized myself with any tagged one. There is nothing like capturing or "stealing" a moment. When I have Started my journey, seriously I don't know. I love to watch faces, expressions, life, hollow streets, carnivals anything , anything that fascinates me. I have spent some beautiful moments together - [Chinese New Year 2015 in Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/chinese-new-year-2015-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - Gong Hai Fat Choi (Happy New Year in Chinese) to All of you. Chinese new year 2015 has been celebrated in Kolkata with full spirit on 19th January. There are two distinct places in kolkata for Chinese community, Old china bazar and Tangra. This year we went to Old china bazar to be part of - [Armenian Christmas Celebration in Kolkata 2015](http://www.bongblogger.com/armenian-christmas-in-kolkata-calcutta-2015/) - Armenians celebrated their Christmas on 6th January this year in Kolkata at Armenia Church (The Church of Holy Nazareth). I was there to take photographs and to be part of it. I was so curious about Christmas celebration on 6th January, as all we know that Christmas has been celebrated around the globe on 25th - [Bengali Wikipedia 10th Anniversary Celebration & Conference](http://www.bongblogger.com/bengali-wikipedia-10th-anniversary-conference/) - Wikipedia is an online free encyclopedia, enriching millions of users daily, maintained by volunteers contributing from around the globe. It is available in 288 global languages among which 20 are from India. Bengali Wikipedia is one of the 20 Indian languages, but it, also being the official language of Bangladesh, can be counted among the - [Street Musician - Bhagwan Mali](http://www.bongblogger.com/street-musician-bhagwan-mali/) - Few months back, I went to my friend's place, after he got discharged from the nursing home. He was little relaxed, after the nursing home episode. He was fit and fine, so we went to a local tea shop and slowly slowly over a cup of hot tea our conversation started deepening. But continuously a - [Top 10 Essentials for Hiking](http://www.bongblogger.com/top-10-essentials-gears-for-hiking/) - Seriously, I feel there is no such list exist in the universe. Still there are some basic things one must have before planning for a Hiking. The first and the last one should have is common sense, without this don't plan any hiking trip. The second one is flexibility to adjust in any situations. The Third one is - [Transformation](http://www.bongblogger.com/transformation-wedding-photography/) - Colours bring Happiness Colours bring Changes Colours bring Responsibilities But one Colour could change the world of a Woman Transformation called Vermilion Copyright © BongBlogger you can share this post subjects to the conditions that please give due credit to Author Indrajit Das and do not alter before sharing. Request do not Plagiarize. - [Synagogues of Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/synagogues-of-kolkata-calcutta/) - The "essence and feel" of the city Calcutta is still present in Kolkata. This is the best place for all irrespective of class and creed. That was the reason, many people from different cultures & religions settled here. The city is really colorful in every sense. Similarly, Jews also got attracted to Calcutta and started - [Gerasim Lebedev - Pioneer of Bengali Theater](http://www.bongblogger.com/gerasim-lebedev-pioneer-of-bengali-theater-calcutta-kolkata/) - Calcutta (Now Kolkata) is known as Intellectual Hub, specially for Films, Music, Literature, Theater and other art forms. When we talk about Bengali Theater, one name automatically comes in mind, Gerasim Lebedev also spelled Herasim Steppanovich Lebedeff. He was the first man who founded "Bengali Theater" or "Bangalee Theater" here in Calcutta in the year - [Sundarban Tour with SHER](http://www.bongblogger.com/sundarban-unesco-world-heritage/) - The Sundarban is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It covers approximately 10,000 square kilometres of which 60 percent is in Bangladesh and remaining is in India. Sundarban is the largest mangrove forest in the world and forming a seaward fringe of the delta.Sometime I noticed some marks with red cloths in core area, it indicates tigers have been seen on those places and same has been confirmed by SHER team. - [Currency Building Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/currency-building-kolkata-calcutta/) - Currency building setup in 1833 in Calcutta (Now Kolkata), India. Currency building was previously office of the Agra Bank and from here many major decisions regarding monetary policies,trade in 19th century were taken. This was the head office of Agra Bank and in those days Agra Bank had multinational presence, branches was in Lahore (Now - [Zion Via Lenz 1.4](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-1-4/) - “There are people in the world so hungry, that God cannot appear to them except in the form of bread.” ― Mahatma Gandhi Every year the grand festival of Bengali "Durga Puja" comes and goes, the entire city glow with scintillating lights but some pockets remains dark like everyday. The faces remains pale and - [Piece of Greenery in Jungle of Concrete](http://www.bongblogger.com/bapis-green-taxi-save-environment/) - Charging extra money in extreme emergency, where refusal is common these days, from bad behavior to molestation, in some cases they beat up passengers brutally, those are the examples set by the Taxi Drivers of Kolkata. It does not mean that all taxi drivers are unrighteous, Sometime we found extreme opposite stories from them. A - [Haji Jamaluddin Mosque](http://www.bongblogger.com/haji-jamaluddin-mosque-masjid-calcutta-kolkata/) - Haji Jamaluddin Masjid is a very simple single storeyed mosque. Artistic design of floors with combination of white and black marble in Persian style is really beautiful but from outside the mosque is very simple. Minarets of this mosque is lofty and designed beautifully. Haji Jamaluddin Mosque was established on 5th of March 1884 and - [Neveh Shalome Synagogue Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/neveh-shalome-synagogue-kolkata-calcutta/) - When Jewish started migrating to Calcutta (Now Kolkata), India for settlement in early eighteenth century, it was obvious that for daily worship they would required place for it, community would establish Synagogue here. First recorded Jew who settled down in Calcutta was Shalom Aharon Obadiah Cohen in the year of 1798. He migrated to Surat - [Zion Via Lenz #1.5 - Tale of Corners](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-1-5-tale-of-corners/) - My city knows my every secret, My first kiss, My first crush, My first puff and those truths that I have never ever said even to myself. Similarly, my city has its own secrets and I found each day with new secrets of my loving city Kolkata. Every city have its own corners and all - [Ancestral House of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose](http://www.bongblogger.com/ancestral-house-of-netaji-subash-chandra-bose-in-subashgram/) - How do we, common man recall Subhas Chandra Bose When we utter Taihoku, Mystery, Renkōji Temple, Ashes, Anita, research centers, foreign aids for research, INA, Jai Hind, Azad Hind, National Holiday, Congress, Gumnami Baba, Ohhh most importantly "Air Crash"............. and the latest edition is golden teeth. Ohhh M G !!!! I forgot to mention widely - [Lion Dance Display & Cultural Show 2016 in Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/lion-dance-display-cultural-show-2016-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - Chinese culture always attracts and fascinate me since my childhood days. There are many reasons but I have pointed out two prime reasons for that, one is the influence of Chinese movies and another is a Bengali Movie about a Chinese man. I think, after watching the film called "Nil Akasher Niche" Directed by Mrinal - [Kedarkantha Summit - Snow Trek](http://www.bongblogger.com/kedarkantha_summit-winter-snow-trek/) - Doctors Said, No | I was in Dilemma but My wife said, YES | that strengthen me and finally I moved on. "All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go, I'm standing here outside your door" But I won't leaving on a Jet Plane, I have left my home to take up a high - [Cathedral of The Most Holy Rosary - Portuguese Church Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/cathedral-of-the-most-holy-rosary-kolkata-calcutta/) - Just cross the Brabourne Road, on Portuguese Street, commonly known as Murgihata crossing you are at the gate of Portuguese church and church is visible from far even from Indian exchange place and Brabourne Road crossing. So it’s not too tough to locate the church. This church was founded in 1799. Cathedral of The Most - [Sarnath](http://www.bongblogger.com/sarnath-up-uttar-pradesh/) - First truth is there is sorrow in this world; Origin and cause of sorrow ……………… This is the first and second among four Nobel Truth (arya-satya-chatushataya) of life was expounded by Buddha in Sarnath. Sarnath is a really a sacred place and I was there, part of my visit to Varanasi. King Asoka, Kings from - [Chinese in Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/chinese-in-kolkata-calcutta/) - "How many years can some people exist before they allowed to be free" Hey again I start singing!!! Suddenly these lines from popular song called “Blowing in the wind” by Bob Dylan came into my mind during my photo walk to Chinese Temples around Old Chinabazar street or Tiretta Bazar Kolkata. Gradually all of you - [Beth-El Synagogue Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/beth-el-synagogue-kolkata-calcutta/) - This was the first Synagogue we visited during our photwalk and this was the first time in my life I entered in a Synagogue. Beth-El was set up in 1856, older than Magen David Synagogue ,Kolkata, India. From outside this is covered in off white sand-lime plaster and a big clock centrally placed. Beth-El is - [Great Eastern Hotel Kolkata](http://www.bongblogger.com/great-eastern-hotel-kolkata-calcutta/) - Please don't think, this post is on delicious foods or about best dishes served in Great Eastern Hotel, Kolkata (Calcutta, India). Great Eastern Hotel indeed a pride of Kolkata and witnessed many historical events. It established in 1835 and once known as Lawrence's Hotel and in the year of 1915 renamed as Great Eastern Hotel. - [Zion Via Lenz #2.4](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-2-4/) - I was there few years back, beautiful people made it more beautiful. I was in Nepal in 2012 and met many people during the tour, jumbled thoughts coming to mind like waves. I recall some faces even now because still I have their photographs with me. The Hotel in Pokhra, Nepal where I stayed during - [Zion Via Lenz #2.3](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-2-3/) - I think there should be a good balance between being a good student and being able to enjoy your high school life. -- Vanessa Minnillo They will study but they should enjoy their student life too. I don't want get into, why poor children are enrolled in the municipal school or stay back without education. - [Zion Via Lenz #2.2](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-2-2/) - "Love your parents and treat them with love and care. For you will only know their value when you see their empty chair." I have taken the photograph during Wikipedia Takes Kolkata 3 Photowalk. Why I have taken the shot ? I really don't know. Even I don't know why old age home is so - [Sister Nivedita, Her First Girls’ school in Calcutta](http://www.bongblogger.com/sister-nivedita-her-girls-school-in-calcutta-kolkata/) - 28 January 1898 was a Golden day for Indian history, When she arrived in Calcutta, (Now Kolkata) India for the first time and touched our soil. Today when we talk about "Woman Education" & "Woman Power", we must know she did the same, more than 100 years back for us. She is "Margaret Elizabeth Noble" - [Zion Via Lenz #1.3](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-1-3-good-friday/) - "Good Friday, a day for some to remember our savior who died on the cross for us." On Good Friday, this year I went to many churches to be part of it and mainly for to take photographs. I shoot GBs of photos but among all, I find these two photos are more relevant. In - [Mahatma Gandhi on 15th August 1947](http://www.bongblogger.com/gandhi-bhawan-or-hyderi-manzil-kolkata-calcutta/) - Where was Mahatma Gandhi on the day of Indian Independence, 15th August 1947 ? Yes "Father of Nation" was in Calcutta (Kolkata). He was in Kolkata from 12th August to till 6th September 1947 but which place did he stay during those days ? Yes the house is still there, intact and really very well - [Mayo Hospital Dispensary](http://www.bongblogger.com/mayo-hospital-dispensary-kolkata-calcutta/) - I don't know why we are so reluctant to preserve our heritages. Few months back during a photowalk around Chitpur Road (Kolkata, West Bengal, India), I found Mayo Hospital Dispensary. I have gone through many books to collect information but could not get any information about Mayo Hospital Dispensary. Now Mayo Hospital Dispensary is completely - [Zion Via Lenz #2.1](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-2-1/) - I have taken the photo during a photo shoot on National Highway in 2013. Actually I took the photo from very long distance, standing under a shade to prevent myself from Sun. It was absolute summer and extremely Hot . But the Iron lady was toiling continuously under the scorching sun. Without farming, what will - [Zion Via Lenz #1.2](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-1-2/) - "There is only one difference between a madman and me. The madman thinks he is sane. I know I am mad." --Salvador Dali My First Model I think census don't bother to count her or any candidate from any political party don't ask for vote from her. Still she is precious to me cause she was - [Zion Via Lenz #1.1](http://www.bongblogger.com/zion-via-lenz-1-1/) - “Our world is one of terrible contradictions. Plenty of food, but one billion people go hungry. Lavish lifestyles for a few, but poverty for too many others. Huge advances in medicine while mothers die every day in childbirth, and children die every day from drinking dirty water. Billions spent on weapons to kill people instead - [Sikkim](http://www.bongblogger.com/sikkim/) - One of my favorite destinations is Sikkim and any time of year I am ready to go there. One of the best spot of eastern Himalaya and world 3rd highest peak Kanchanjanga (Kang-Tchen-dzo-nga) view is just outstanding especially during sunrise. During winter snow cape mountains simply stele your mind and soul whether you are a - [Trekking in Sikkim](http://www.bongblogger.com/trekking-in-sikkim/) - Famous Sikkim Trekking Route Duration: 12Days / 11 Nights Destinations: (Kolkata – NJP/Bagdogra - Darjeeling - Pemayangtse - Gangtok - Kalimpong – NJP/Bagdogra - Kolkata) Day 01: Kolkata (Arrival) Start journey by Train or Airplane from Kolkata. 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The entire region consists of 1600 surviving remains which include temples, mandapas, forts, royal complexes, lofty towers, water structures, pillared halls, gateways, defense architectures, stables, and - [Mandu: A Ruined City in the Heart of Incredible India – Part 1](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/740e7a353b5974c/) - Mandu: A Ruined City in the Heart of Incredible India – Part 1 Once, it was a thriving city situated on the top of a hill, surrounded by the dense forest, where nature was the protector of the fort. Love bloomed, where Islamic faiths melted into the Hindu faiths, become myths and part of folklore. - [Wikipedia TTT Conference 2017 in Bangalore](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/191716d8ba673b3/) - Wikipedia TTT Conference 2017 in Bangalore TTT is basically a 3 days residential Wikipedia workshop cum conference to groom leadership skills among the Indian Wikimedia community. It held every year and organized by CIS-A2K. This year it was the fourth edition of it.I wasn’t sad but felt an overwhelming feeling of support and encouragement from - [গরু রচনা – গরু ডাকে, হে হাম্বা হাম্বা হাম্বা](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/7075e954dd8b5f5/) - গরু রচনা – গরু ডাকে, হে হাম্বা হাম্বা হাম্বা এবার একটি বঞ্চিত বাঞ্চোতের কথা না বললে আমার মুক্তি নেই। এখন যে শর্মার কথা বলব তার বাবা ও মা ময়ূর ছিল এবং তাদের সন্তান তাই গরু হয়ে জন্মেছে। আমি সেই দুই ময়ূরের কথা বলছি যারা সেক্স করেনি। যাদের চোখের জল থেকে জন্ম নিয়েছে “চাঁদের” মতন শর্মা - [তিরিশুলে খাপ - বুলাদির সপ্নপুরন](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/9199fe5cfeebfb1/) - তিরিশুলে খাপ - বুলাদির সপ্নপুরন "কিরে তোরা সাতদিনে একুশবার খাট ভাঙলি? দুষ্টু" NASA ক্যাপস্যুল। ওই ভোজপুরি গানটা "জাপানি তেল লাগাকে মারেম গোরি, খচা খচ্‌"। ছেলেটা মেয়েটার পোয়ায় হাত দিয়ে নাচটাও হেব্বি। "যে কোন পুরুষ হয়ে উঠবে উপযুক্ত স্বামী" ব্যাবহার করুন বন্দুক ক্যাপস্যুল। চম্পা কি বলে এখন? চম্পার সহজ উত্তর "পুরনো গাড়ি আর নতুন ইঞ্জিন"। "আপকে - [Novelist Charles Dickens and His Connection with Calcutta](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/90357f6476240d8/) - Novelist Charles Dickens and His Connection with Calcutta Do you know there is a relationship between famous Novelist Charles Dickens and Calcutta? Yes, It is a fact. His favorite son Young Skull, nickname of Walter Savage Landor Dickens joined British Infantry Regiment and posted here in Calcutta (now Kolkata) in the mid of 19th century. - [Bong Blogger Wishes You A Happy New Year](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/75391a8df59dd77/) - Happy New Year Give wings to your dreams and let them see come true in 2017. Wishing all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year. - [Book Review – The Calling by Priya Kumar](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/13786c7423eca83/) - Book Review – The Calling by Priya Kumar The book talks about the journey of a man name, Arjun to find the true purpose of his life. Arjun is a typical, high flying, over-ambitious corporate guy. He earns huge, for that he works more than required. He always attached to his phone and ignores - [ওয়াক ওয়াক থ্রু](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/576d9ec842f343f/) - ওয়াক ওয়াক থ্রু আপনার কি মেদ বহুল বডি? সুগার আছে? সব ভক্ষণ এসে জুটছে কি আপনার পশ্চাৎ দেশে? বাড়িতে একখান ক্যামেরা আছে? কি বলছেন? হ্যাঁ!!!!! ব্যাস্‌ সব সমস্যার সমাধান হয়ে গেছে। ৫০০ বা ১০০০ রের লোট থাকলে চোলবেক লাই বাবু। বেড়িয়ে পড়ুন শুধু, কোথায় যাচ্ছেন জানার প্রয়োজন নেই। হাঁটুন শুধু হাঁটুন। - [বই রিভিউ- ইহুদিকথা](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/06408612ae3bd39/) - বই রিভিউ - ইহুদিকথা বইটি মূলত ইহুদিদের ওপর দীর্ঘদিনের গবেষণার ফল। বইটিতে ইহুদিদের উৎপত্তি, বিকাশ, তিন হাজার বছরের ছিন্নমূল জীবন “ডায়াস্পোরা”- প্রসঙ্গগুলি মূখ্য আকর্ষণ। ইতিহাসের বিভিন্ন মোড়ে বারবার বদলাতে থাকা প্রবাসী, ছিন্নমূল ইহুদি সমাজচিত্র এবং জাতি মনস্তত্ত্বের বর্ণনা রয়েছে। - [বই রিভিউ- ইহুদিকথা](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/759235b62320674/) - বই রিভিউ - ইহুদিকথা বইটি মূলত ইহুদিদের ওপর দীর্ঘদিনের গবেষণার ফল। বইটিতে ইহুদিদের উৎপত্তি, বিকাশ, তিন হাজার বছরের ছিন্নমূল জীবন “ডায়াস্পোরা”- প্রসঙ্গগুলি মূখ্য আকর্ষণ। ইতিহাসের বিভিন্ন মোড়ে বারবার বদলাতে থাকা প্রবাসী, ছিন্নমূল ইহুদি সমাজচিত্র এবং জাতি মনস্তত্ত্বের বর্ণনা রয়েছে। - [মানিকতলা খ্রীষ্টান সিমেট্রি ও তরু দত্ত](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/298da7dc7d0dec3/) - মানিকতলা খ্রীষ্টান সিমেট্রি ও তরু দত্ত আসেপাশে কয়েকটা বাড়িতে আর আসেপাশে থাকা মানুষ জনকে জিজ্ঞাসা করতে শুরু করলাম “মানিকতলা খ্রীষ্টান সিমেট্রি” টা কোথায়। এক পরিচিত মানিকতলায় থাকে তাকে ফোন করলাম, জানার জন্য। সবার থেকেই উত্তর পেলাম জানা নেই। সে কি কথা ? আসেপাশের মানুষজন জানেনা এখানে একটা আস্ত কবরখানা আছে? - [বব ডিলান ও বর্তমান বঙ্গসমাজ](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/1107efc994d7f4f/) - বব ডিলান ও বর্তমান বঙ্গসমাজ কি কাণ্ড ! তাহলে রবীন্দ্রনাথ আর ডিলান সেম? তাহলে এখন থেকে সাহিত্য শুনতে হবে, পড়তে হবে না? যেটা শোনার পর আমার দুটো, কপালে ফুটবল খেলেছিল, সেটা না বলে পারছি না। যার নামে ৪০০-৫০০ বছর বাদে নাকি মন্দির হবে…………সেসসসওওওও নাকি……………।। - [ফটোগ্রাফির পঞ্চনামা ও আমার দুর্গা পূজো](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/962c29246b5a366/) - ফটোগ্রাফির পঞ্চনামা ও আমার দুর্গা পূজো একটু চেপে গিয়ে প্রনাম করুন না প্লিস !! দুর মুখটা একটু তোল না দুগ্‌গা ঠিক আসছেনা তোমার পেছনে !! (সেকিরে ভাই দুর্গা পেছনেও আসে?) ।আমি বাইকে আর আমার সামনের বাইকে বসে থাকা নব বঁধুর গলায় নিকনের দড়ি। আমি রাস্তায় ওরাও রাস্তায়, গিজ গিজ করছে ঝুলন্ত ব্যাবিলন.............. - [West Bengal Wiki Community's Participation in Wikipedia Loves Monuments Project](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/640f67aedd2406a/) - West Bengal Wiki Community's Participation in Wikipedia Loves Monuments Project Basically, my presence is enough for ............. and disaster is inevitable. Quite naturally I made a disaster that day.Four of us except Sumit, climb up the roof of the bus and settled ourselves. Sumit forcefully boarded inside the bus and we went to Bainchi............... - [Kashmir Diary: Tomb of the Mother of Akbar of Kashmir, Zain-Ul-Abidin](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/89896528d85e6b7/) - Kashmir Diary: Tomb of the Mother of Akbar of Kashmir, Zain-Ul-Abidin I peeped through the main door and saw an iron chain hangs in the central dome. What is the significance of the iron chain in an Islamic monument? He was the first man, who forbade cow slaughter in Kashmir. People of Kashmir still remember - [Kashmir Diary: Story of A Desecrate Mosque - Pathar Masjid](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/997b70bcf20a27d/) - Kashmir Diary: Story of A Desecrate Mosque - Pathar Masjid This mosque was built by Mughal Empress Nur Jahan the wife of Emperor Jahangir, in 1623 AD. why this beautiful mosque never used as a place of prayer, there is a very interesting story. Once a Mullah questioned to Empress Nur Jahan regarding the costs - [Your Next Weekend at Lonely Vanishing Beach Chandipur](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/5891c0f41c3bbe0/) - Your Next Weekend at Lonely Vanishing Beach Chandipur There were no traces of any sea, not even a single drop of water. I asked a passer-by fisherman about the location of the sea. He said Vanished.Suddenly, I noticed waves, then which were far away from us. 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But the experience I gathered, this time, it will remain with me till my last breath. - [History of Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad, Moi-E-Muqqadas](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/1090ddd0cf1aa22/) - Kashmir Diary:History of Holy Relic of Prophet Muhammad, Moi-E-Muqqadas There are mysteries, fantasies, and betrayal, still engrossed with. "Moi-E-Muqqadas" or Beard hair of Holy Prophet Mohammad is also associated with faith and to some extent linked to mysteries.How Beard hair of Holy Prophet Mohammad came to India far away from Medina? How it traveled to - [Roza Bal – Is It Really the Tomb of Jesus Christ?](http://www.bongblogger.com/send/0468ef4edf2ae69/) - Kashmir Diary: Roza Bal – Is It Really the Tomb of Jesus Christ? Is it fact? Am I really standing at the tomb of Jesus Christ? I don't know, whether it is the tomb of Jesus Christ or as per recent claim, it is the tomb of Adolf Hitler? 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