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Terracotta temples of Ambika Kalna
Voices from the Periphery18 min read

When Shiva Waits for the Goddess

Ambika Kalna is a town whose history begins with a river, but whose identity was ultimately shaped by a goddess. Situated on the western bank of the Bhagirathi, Kalna occupies a narrow stretch of high land along one of the major…

A PastPort walk in Chandannagar
Aayush Dey30 min read

Blood, Sugar, Revolution

Every city possesses a story of origin. Chandannagar, however, possesses several. The very name of the town remains a subject of debate among historians, antiquarians, and residents, and perhaps it is precisely this multiplicity…

Dutch-era Chinsurah on the Hooghly
Aayush Dey34 min read

Where the Dutch Met the Ganges

Cities are often remembered for their monuments, but they are truly defined by the histories that those monuments silently preserve. Chinsurah is one such city. At first glance, it appears to be a quiet riverside town resting…