Initially, these paintings depicted religious themes, particularly goddesses, and were sold to pilgrims and tourists visiting the temple. Kalighat art has evolved to include secular themes and ...

adapted Patachitra to become a distinctive style of painting. Near the famous Kalighat Kali temple in Kolkata, a group of specialised painters, known as patuas, would paint bold and vibrant ...

Before the series, India's head coach Gautam Gambhir visited the famous Kali Temple at the Kalighat here to pray for his team's success. Gambhir has always had a special connection with the city ...