Dolon Dutta Chowdhury

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Set inside a beautifully restored haveli in Jaipur, the Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing tells the story of block printing from age-old traditions to modern design. Here, you can watch masters carve intricate wooden blocks, and chhipa printers transform fabric with beautiful patterns. And  you can also try your hand at printing your own piece to take home!

Add this to your Jaipur itinerary. It's not just a museum, it’s an experience.

📍Anokhi Museum of Hand Printing
Anokhi Haveli, Kheri Gate, Amer, Jaipur

#jaipur 
#jaipurcity 
#anokhi 2025-08-26 10:24:35 Set inside a beautif.. 0 -100% 1 -95%
In the clay-scented lanes of Kumortuli stands a humble shrine with a story that stretches from the Sena dynasty to Partition, from Dhaka to Kolkata.

This is the journey of Dhakeshwari Maa, the “concealed goddess.” Once the presiding deity of Dhaka, she was secretly flown to Calcutta in 1948, hidden inside a suitcase to escape the violence of Partition. Today, the original idol lives in Kumortuli, while Dhaka’s temple houses a replica.

👉 Save this post for your next Kumortuli visit.

#kolkatastories
#durgapujo2025 
#kumortuli 2025-08-25 10:25:34 In the clay-scen.. 0 -100% 10 -50%
From crushes to first loves, from marriages to heartbreaks, from first jobs to planning retirement, from being kids to raising kids, we’ve been through it all together. 27 years of friendship, of being each other’s soulmates, countless memories, and a lifetime more to go! 2025-08-22 10:37:37 From crushes to first.. 0 -100% 10 -50%
Once the grand Diwan-e-Aam of Jaipur’s City Palace, Sabha Niwas witnessed centuries of royal audiences, ministerial discussions, and visits from dignitaries.

This opulent hall has now been restored to its original splendour reviving gilded floral frescoes, hand-carved marble columns, and a 600kg Bohemian crystal chandelier that was restored piece by piece.

Sabha Niwas now serves as a gallery of Jaipur’s princely past, displaying heirlooms, paintings and court artefacts.

#jaipur 
#citypalacejaipur 2025-08-19 10:11:05 Once the grand Diwan-.. 0 -100% 7 -65%
On August 26, 1914, the Rodda Arms Heist shook the British Raj. 50 Mauser pistols and 46,000 cartridges vanished in broad daylight. 

Planned by revolutionaries like Bagha Jatin and Rash Behari Bose, and executed by clerk Shrish Mitra (Habu), this silent strike armed freedom fighters from Bengal to Punjab, including Bhagat Singh and Chandrashekhar Azad.

Swipe to uncover one of India’s boldest robberies for freedom.

#independenceday 
#roddaarmsheist 2025-08-16 10:45:21 On August 26, 1914, the.. 0 -100% 6 -70%
Came across this fascinating clip of Calcutta from the early 1950s, just a few years after Independence, most likely filmed by a foreign press crew. I could spot bits of Dalhousie, Old Court House Street, and Government Place Road. Everything feels so familiar yet looks like a completely different world! Which areas can you recognise?

#calcutta 
#kolkata 
#vintagekolkata 2025-08-11 10:40:43 Came across this fascinat.. 428 -43% 18 -10%
Last Sunday, while walking through the Visva-Bharati campus, I came across a group of girls rehearsing. The scene was so beautiful that I couldn’t resist capturing the moment. Of course, with their permission.

#visvabharati 
#shantiniketan 2025-08-10 11:12:18 Last Sunday, while walk.. 0 -100% 6 -70%
Last week in Shantiniketan, I came across some beautiful Kantha pieces embroidered by women from Bolpur and nearby villages. 

Kantha is one of the few embroidery traditions that has always been practised only by women. Unlike zardozi, ari or chikankari, which involve both men and women, Kantha was made almost entirely by women mostly rural, often illiterate who used old clothes to create something deeply personal.

While I was admiring those pieces, I was thinking how, today, we mostly see Kantha as fashion but it was once so much more for Bengali women. The uses of kantha were very practical, to make quilts, babybwraps, mats, covers etc, but its fascinating how women used the cloth to express themselves, share their emotions, and tell their stories at a time when they couldn’t do it through writing.

Kantha, essentially, is really the story of Bengali women, their creativity, emotions, and inner world stitched into cloth. And its so disheartening once you realise that this art form might be lost one day with the use of machines, and with growing opportunities the reluctance to continue with family work. 

The finesse, motifs, intricacy of the 18th and 19th century kantha has already disappeared. However many of the older pieces still survive in museums around the world. And I came across some of them on the internet. Sharing a few of those here. See how stunning they are! 

Kantha pieces are from Jill and Sheldon Bonovitz and the Stella Kramrisch Collections

#kantha
#Bengal 
#handembroidery 2025-08-08 11:09:49 Last week in Shantini.. 0 -100% 12 -40%
Ilish lovers, this one’s for you! 

Ilish Parbon at 6ballygungeplace brings together ilish dishes like ilish roast, ilish bhatey, laupata ilish pituli, shorshe posto ilish and more from both Bengals thanks to a flavour-packed collab with nayana70

On till 17th August. Don’t miss this celebration of ilish! 

#ilishparbon 
#6ballygungeplace 
#hilsa 2025-08-07 17:07:20 Ilish lovers, this on.. 0 -100% 1 -95%
First time at amoli_shantiniketan and I loved it! Good food, great ambiance and the perfect place to enjoy the rains. 2025-08-06 17:25:08 First time at amoli_shant.. 0 -100% 7 -65%
Did you know that 18th-century #Kolkata was once a major centre of the slave trade?

From markets along Chitpore Road to Portuguese ships docking at Budge Budge, thousands of men, women, and children were bought and sold with the support of the British East India Company. Swipe to find out.

Did you know this part of our #history ?

#heritagekolkata
#knowyourcity 2025-08-06 10:25:16 Did you know that 18th-ce.. 588 -22% 40 +99%
If you’re visiting Shantiniketan, don’t miss a meal at mitalihomestays renowned for its incredible food.

This time, I discovered a new addition to the property—a cozy book café tucked away in a quiet corner. With shelves full of books, it’s the perfect spot for a cup of cha and some peace and quiet. 

We had our Persian and continental lunch at the café instead of the main restaurant and the food, paired with the ambience, was just magic.

Add this to your list of must-visit cafes in Shantiniketan. Whether you’re staying over or just stopping by, Mitali never disappoints.

#shantiniketan 
#shantiniketancafes
#wheretoeat 
#wheretoeatinshantiniketan 2025-08-05 10:20:21 If you’re vis.. 0 -100% 6 -70%
The rains in Shantiniketan don’t just fall, they linger. And with it arrives a haunting, beautiful melancholy. The kind that stays long after the last raindrop falls.

#shantiniketan 
#bolpur 
#monsoon 2025-08-04 10:30:44 The rains in Shantinike.. 0 -100% 5 -75%
Did you know Kolkata was once home to a thriving Jewish community? 

From the arrival of Shalom Aaron Cohen in 1797 to the rise of the Baghdadi Jewish community, the city’s Jewish legacy shaped its trade, architecture, and culture in remarkable ways.

Magnificent synagogues like Naveh Shalom, Magen David and Beth El still stand as silent witnesses to a rich past. And only in this city, these synagogues have been lovingly maintained by Muslim families for generations.

The synagogues are currently closed to visitors due to the ongoing Israel–Palestine conflict.

#kolkatahistory #synagoguesofindia #baghdadijews  #jewsofindia

Thank you funonstreets for showing me around 🥰 2025-07-31 10:28:40 Did you know Kolka.. 0 -100% 14 -30%
Before Kolkata even existed, she was worshipped. Once protected by kings, now hosted like family.

Maa Singhabahini doesn’t live in a temple. She travels from one Mullick home to another. Swipe to know the story.

Have you seen her?

Thank you gastro_mancer for sharing the images.

Correction - Man Singh's sister did not marry Akbar, but was Jahangir's first wife, Man Bai who later became Shah Begum. 

#maasinghabahini #kolkatahistory #bengaliculture 2025-07-28 10:18:44 Before Kolkata even exi.. 3,475 +363% 25 +25%
To everyone comparing Saiyaara with the frenzy of Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai and Hrithik’s arrival, please, just stop!!!!

#kahonaapyaarhaiforever 2025-07-24 20:41:12 To everyone comparing S.. 102 -86% 46 +129%
India’s FIRST Sun Temple older than Konark & Modhera! 

Do you know about the Martand Sun Temple in Kashmir? Built in the 8th century by King Lalitaditya, this architectural marvel once stood as one of the grandest temples in India and it's even older than the Konark and Modhera Sun Temples!

This ancient marvel was later destroyed by Sikandar Shah Miri, but its ruins still whisper stories of a glorious past.

Save this for your next Kashmir trip.

#martandsuntemple #ancienttemplesofindia #ɪɴᴄʀᴇᴅɪʙʟᴇɪɴᴅɪᴀ  #templearchitecture  #historyreels #travelingram 2025-07-24 10:22:44 In.. 1,300 +73% 12 -40%
Did you know one of the world’s most luxurious and scandalous fabrics came from Bengal?

Before Kolhapuris walked fashion weeks and saree-gowns ruled red carpets, there was Dhaka Muslin, a fabric so fine it was called woven air.

Worn by queens, whispered about in scandals, and now nearly forgotten.

Check the reel to uncover the rise, fall, and hopeful revival of this legendary textile.

#dhakamuslin #indiantextileheritage #fashionhistory #bengalweaves #handloomlovers 2025-07-21 10:14:26 Did you know one of the.. 3 -100% 0 -100%
Just visited the craftroots Kolkata Crafts Exhibition and it’s truly a celebration of everything handmade. 

From sarees, jewellery, fabrics, and bags to home décor, beauty products, and art, over 100 artisans from across India have come together to showcase 87 traditional crafts, all under one roof.

📍 On till 21st July
📌 CII – Suresh Neotia Centre of Excellence for Leadership, opposite Salt Lake City Centre

Can’t make it? Shop online at www.craftroots.com or visit their stores in Ahmedabad & Mumbai

#collaboration 
#craftroot 
#handmade 
#handicraftexhibition 2025-07-17 19:36:46 Just visited.. 118 -84% 3 -85%
What is this, Bollywood????

#bollywoodmovies #stereotypes #bengali #kolkata 2025-07-17 14:39:08 What is this, Bollywood??.. 398 -47% 88 +338%
Did you know one of the world’s most luxurious and scandalous fabrics came from Bengal?

Before Kolhapuris walked fashion weeks and saree-gowns ruled red carpets, there was Dhaka Muslin, a fabric so fine it was called woven air.

Worn by queens, coveted by empires, and accused of indecency, Dhaka Muslin was the crown jewel of Indian textiles. And then… it vanished.

Swipe to meet Dhaka Muslin, India's OG fashion export! 

#DhakaMuslin #IndianTextileHeritage #Kolkata #Bengal #kolhapuri 2025-07-16 10:28:19 Did you know one of t.. 0 -100% 8 -60%
In 1800s Bengal, when malaria raged, a humble pharmacist changed everything. 
Edwards Tonic, still sold today, began with a returned wallet, a gifted formula, and a legacy built on trust.

Swipe through the slides to discover the forgotten story behind one of India’s oldest malaria cures and Calcutta's business empires. 

#edwardstonic #kolkatahistory #medicalheritage #indianentrepreneurs #legacyinabottle #bkpaul #hiddenhistories #madeinindia🇮🇳 

Source - Endangered Archives Programme, Advertisements, Newspaper articles 2025-07-14 10:45:17 In 1800s Bengal, .. 0 -100% 7 -65%
From khansamas and tailors to potters and oil-pressers, their work lives on in the names of our streets.

Some of these names have changed over time, but the memory of the professions remains etched in the city’s soul. Swipe through Part 2 of the street name series and discover the legacy behind the lanes.

To view Part 1, check the previous post.

#kolkatahistory
#streetstory
#knowyourcity 2025-07-10 10:27:28 From khansamas and tail.. 450 -40% 20 -0%
Ever walked down a Kolkata street and wondered who it was named after? 
Every name has a backstory. Of duels, judges, bazaars, schools, and long-lost landmarks.

While some of these streets have been officially renamed, the old names still live on in the hearts and everyday words of the people. Because in Kolkata, history isn't just remembered, it's lived.

Swipe to uncover the stories behind the streets. Check the latest post on the profile for Part 2 where we explore streets named after professions.

#kolkatahistory
#streetnamesofkolkata
#oldcalcutta 
#calcuttachronicles 2025-07-08 11:35:48 Ever walked down a Kolkat.. 11,886 +1,485% 147 +632%
Ever wondered why the humble Marie biscuit is called Marie?

From royal Russian weddings to Indian chai breaks, this everyday biscuit has a story that crosses continents and centuries. 

Watch the reel to find out how a royal tribute became a kitchen staple across the world.

#mariebiscuits #foodhistory 2025-07-04 10:15:50 Ever wondered why the hum.. 0 -100% 3 -85%

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