We arrived at our first Pandal for our trip. It was definitely a weird feeling. Let me explain why. It’s a small crowded lane. It feels like there is no place to walk, let alone have cars going both ways. Suddenly a small entrance opens. It feels like we are entering another small dingy lane. … Continue reading Pandal – 1 – Dum Dum Park Tarun Dal
Category: Durga Puja @ Kolkata
Brands become Bengali
I don’t know if it’s throughout the year or only during Durga Puja. Every brand changes itself to give Bengali vibes. Look at Coke. I have never seen these kinds of cartoons of Coke anywhere. Look at Kwality Wall’s. Again similar vibes. Kurta, thick frame glasses, kurta, neatly combed hair, red and white saree. Hotels … Continue reading Brands become Bengali
Kolkata here we come
It’s been a couple of years since I started CodeKarma. And I have not a had a single family vacation since then. While I was not noticing this fact, my wife was. One day it came out. We need to go somewhere, she said. I knew I had very little rope left. I immediately, agreed. … Continue reading Kolkata here we come


