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2 days ago · The city’s former name, Calcutta, is an Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. According to some, Kalikata is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, meaning “Ground of (the goddess) Kali.”
4 days ago · The city’s former name, Calcutta, is an Anglicized version of the Bengali name Kalikata. Some scholars believe that Kalikata is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, which means “Ground of (the goddess) Kali.”
2 days ago · The name “Kolkata” was derived from the Bengali word “Kolikata.”. It is believed that “Kolikata” refers to the location of the original fishing village. Read also: 15 Facts About Local Legends And Folklore In Florence South Carolina.
4 days ago · Rabindranath Tagore (born May 7, 1861, Calcutta [now Kolkata], India—died August 7, 1941, Calcutta) was a Bengali poet, short-story writer, song composer, playwright, essayist, and painter who introduced new prose and verse forms and the use of colloquial language into Bengali literature, thereby freeing it from traditional models based on class...
5 days ago · Why is Calcutta called Kolkata? Kalikata is derived from the Bengali word Kalikshetra, meaning “Ground of the goddess Kali.” Some say the city’s name is derived from the location of its original settlement on the bank of a canal (khal). In Jan 2001, Calcutta was changed to Kolkata. It is believed that the name Kolkata sounded like Kalikata.
1 day ago · The airport's IATA code CCU is associated with "Calcutta", the former legal name of the city. Opened in 1924, Kolkata Airport is one of the oldest airports in India.
5 days ago · Why is Kolkata called the “City of Joy”? Kolkata is often referred to as the “City of Joy” due to its vibrant cultural scene and the joyous celebrations of festivals. The city’s people are known for their cultural inclination, enthusiastic participation in Durga Puja, and their efforts to preserve traditions and heritage.
