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Temples And Greens Kolkata

BELUR MATH: This temple also known as the head quarter of the Ramakrishna Mission is situated on the bank of river Ganges. The architecture of this building is known as one of the best. This temple consist of the Swami Vivekananda's room, meditation bed, belongings.

DAKSHINESHWAR TEMPLE: One of the most considerable temple of the Kolkata, which is situated on the bank of river Ganga near Bally Bridge. This temple has an idol of Goddess Kali sitting on the silver lotus with petals.

VICTORIA MEMORIAL: This memorial was built in the memory of Queen Victoria in the year between 1906 and 1921. This majestic while marble palace is located in southern part of the Maidan with a black bronze angel holding a bugle in her hand. This Memorial consist of the fabulous paintings, portraits of eminent personalities, documents which shows the history during the British period. People also come here in this garden for the morning walk and jogging.

EDEN GARDENS: It is the oldest cricket stadium of the country where people have witnessed the history of Indian culture. The garden is where two sisters (one of them named Eden) related to the Governor of Auckland; spend hours during their leisurely strolls. The name of cricket stadium named after this garden which is built next to this garden. Ever since the first ever first-class match that took place in 1917-18, it has undergone a tremendous modernization and in fact, today it boasts of its large accommodation that can accommodate about 1, 20,000 persons. To watch a cricket match at Eden Gardens is every cricket lovers dream. The main attraction of the stadium which add more spirit to the cricket is the giant score board and the flood lights. One may get a glimpse of the stadium upon request to the guards; otherwise entry is restricted to the stadium.

AGRI-HORTICULTURE GARDEN: It has a significant collection of botanical varieties with facilities for gardeners and plant/flower lovers. This garden consist of the famous state-of-the-art which was given by the royal family of Darbhanga.

ZOOLOGICAL GARDEN: This garden was built in the year 1876, which covers 16 hectares of the land. Siberian birds comes here due to the lakes built within this garden.

RABINDRA SAROVAR: This park is the good picnic spot consist of a lake and overhanging trees. Different events are also held in this park.

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