Etymology of Dum Dum Nager Bazar’s Crowded Surrounding Place Names – Part 2

Heritage Pictures of Cossipore Club

Today, I will explore further the significance and origin of the names and history of Dum Dum Nager Bazar Road locations. This is the concluding section of this article. Dum Dum Nager Bazar Area- A Historical Overview Names Beyond Borders of Dum Dum Nager Bazar Area : Nearby Locales Unveiled Beer Para/Paik Para: The history … Read more

Etymology of Dum Dum Nager Bazar’s Crowded Surrounding Place Names – Part 1

An Old Picture of Dum Dum Church,One of The Heritage Places of Kolkata. PC: internet

“DumDum” what ever the historical  information available about ,there’s a chance that it was first settled by the Gangaridhi civilization. This is based on the artifacts found under the Clive House mound, which suggests a connection between them. Plus, lots of the names of the areas in DumDum are still associated with the Nawabi era. … Read more

Discover St. John’s Church: 7 Historic Gems

St. John's Church

St. John’s Church in Kolkata is a fascinating piece of history. It was originally constructed as a cathedral by the East India Company after Kolkata (Calcutta) became the capital of British India. Situated at the North-Western corner of Raj Bhavan, this church used to be the Anglican Cathedral of Calcutta until it was moved to … Read more

Kolkata City Guide 2023: Starts with St. Paul’s Cathedral 1 absolute Icon of Spiritual Splendor

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The Kolkata City Guide itinerary includes St. Paul’s Cathedral as an important place to visit. St. Paul’s Cathedral building construction was completed and opened to the public in 1847 AD. Though the foundation was laid in 1839 AD. This is the first CNI Cathedral of Anglican background in Kolkata and Asia, famous for its Gothic … Read more