India has a vast scope for tourism and every place has a significance. Recently, the German Ambassador to India and Bhutan posted a cryptic message on X. He asked Netizens to guess which city he was travelling to. And he revealed the answer with another post!
Where Is The German Ambassador Is Travelling To?
I am on my way to a historical city, which is a melting pot of art, culture, & literature🎨✍️.
Home to one of the most iconic bridges and a festival like no other, can you guess where I am off to 😃…#IncredibleIndia pic.twitter.com/aorKBwWcs5
— Dr Philipp Ackermann (@AmbAckermann) October 11, 2023
German Ambassador to India & Bhutan, Dr Philipp Ackermann, shared a cryptic message on X. He stated that he was on his way to a historical city in India. Further, he wrote that the city is a melting pot of literature, art and culture. Also, the place has the most iconic bridges and a festival like no other! He asked people to guess where he was heading to.
Most of you got it right. I am in Kolkata, the City of Joy! About to catch a ride on Kolkata’s iconic tram, designed in the style of Durga Puja. pic.twitter.com/4eNgPZelJm
— Dr Philipp Ackermann (@AmbAckermann) October 12, 2023
He also posted another post with a pic of a tram decorated for Durga Puja. And only one city in the country is known for these trams—Kolkata! In his post, he stated that he was in Kolkata, the city of joy. And he was about to catch the iconic Kolkata tram which was styled for Durga Puja.
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Trams & Durga Puja In Kolkata!
More from today thanks to @asianpaints for their support, everyone is doing a bit for Tramways except Wbtc . Our humble request to the Govt to rejuvenate and Modernization is a real need.
© @TrainTrackers09 pic.twitter.com/7OztUdxzqP— Calcutta Tram Users Association (@_CTUA_) October 6, 2023
The oldest tram network still in operation in India and Asia is the tram system in Kolkata. It is India’s first electric tramway, having opened in 1902. Currently, it is India’s only tram network that is operational. Besides trams, the city is known for its marvellous celebration of Durga Puja. The 150-year legacy of Kolkata’s tramways and Durga Puja were all celebrated in the design of this tram, which is sure to be a sight to behold.
In order to coincide with Durga Puja, Kolkata’s most important month of celebration, this customised tram’s path weaves its way from Tollygunge to Ballygunge. It takes you through the majestic Puja pandals and old areas that characterise this city as it travels the Tollygunge route.
Every year, the Hindu mother goddess Durga is worshipped during the grand celebration known as Durga Puja. The largest festival in Kolkata is this one. The five primary days of Durga Puja are Shashti, Saptami, Ashtami, Navami, and Dasami.
However, the holiday spirit around Durga Puja in Kolkata begins earlier than Shashti, primarily from Mahalaya. Public access to Durga Puja pandals begins on Mahalaya Day.
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The decorations, sculptures, pandals, lights & illuminations and funfair are the key Durga Puja draws in Kolkata.
Cover Image Courtesy: Dr Philipp Ackermann/ X
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