Asim Bando's KOLKATA BLOG

On 3 November, 2014 at 5:30 pm the city will celebrate 150 Years of Richard Strauss, the great German musician. The function will be held at the western veranda of Victoria Memorial. Goethe Institute, Max Mueller Bhavan and Calcutta School Of Music will jointly organise the programme. Robert Strauss was born on 11 June, 1864 in Munich and wrote his first composition at the age of six. He learnt music from his father. Germany recognised him as the magician of music for his outstanding compositions, symphony and orchestra. He was died on 8 September, 1949. -- A. B.

Very innovative and marvelous pandal with uniqueness in idol; it is this year's Jagadhatri Puja of Bowbazar Shitalatala. -- A. B.

With the theme colour 'red', Khalisani Jagadhatri Puja committee had created the world of supernatural images in their pandal in this year, 2014. -- A. B.

When I reached Fatakgora on the evening of Saptami, the visitors crowded there to watch the marvellous puja pandal and traditional highest idol. -- A. B.

Jagadhatri Puja of Madhyanchal, Chandannagar. -- A. B.

Bagbazar Jagadhatri Puja of the year 2014. -- A. B.

1) Bowbazar Kalupukur, Chandannagar. 2) Bowbazar Shitalatala club, Chandannagar. 3-4) Khalisani, Chandannagar. 5) Fatakgora, Chandannagar. 6) Madhyanchal, Chandannagar. 7) Bagbazar, Chandannagar. 8) Lalbagan, Chandannagar. -- A. B.

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