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  1. The Digambara Jain Temple by the banks of a body of water.

    Digambara Temple, Kolkata

    by Richard I'Anson

  2. A shrine in a private puja (prayer) room in a Calcutta house.

    Calcutta house, Calcutta

    by Richard I'Anson

  3. The Jain Dakshineswar Ramkrishna Sangha Adyapeath Temple in Kolkata.
  4. Women hanging saris up to dry after bathing in the sacred tank at Kalighat Hindu Temple, Calcutta.

    Kalighat, Calcutta

    by Richard I'Anson

  5. Flower seller at the New Market.

    Flower seller, Kolkata

    by Greg Elms

  6. Devotees carry an effigy of Lakshmi down to the Hooghly River, marking the end of the Durga Festival. After 10 days, all statues and effigies of gods are placed in rivers, lakes and even wells.

    Hooghly River, Kolkata

    by Greg Elms

  7. Cigarette stall proprietor in Sudder Street.

    Cigarette stall, Kolkata

    by Tom Cockrem

  8. A group of worshippers cook chapatis in the kitchen of the Gurdwara Bara Sikh Temple in Kolkata.

    Gurudwara, Kolkata

    by Richard I'Anson

  9. Family at Kalighat Temple for New Year Celebrations.

    Kalighat Temple, Kolkata

    by Richard I'Anson

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