Hey Questers! 👋

After an epic Day 01 in North Kolkata, it was time to dive straight into the grandeur and creative magic of South Kolkata for Day 02 of our Durga Puja Photowalk!

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South Kolkata is famous for its massive themes, intricate artwork, and vibrant street energy. From iconic, award-winning pandals to great food and unforgettable moments with our Questers, here is the full recap of our Day 02 journey! 👇

📍 Starting Point: Rashbehari More

We gathered at Rashbehari More (Kalighat Metro Station Gate) at 3:00 PM, brimming with high energy, cameras prepped, and extra memory cards ready. The festive buzz around Rashbehari immediately got everyone pumped for the long walk ahead!

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🏮 The Pandal Hopping Lineup📍

📍🏛️ Chetla Agrani Club

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Our first major stop was Chetla Agrani Club, known for its breathtaking conceptual art and immersive installations.

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Every corner of this pandal offered a fresh perspective for street and visual photography. The dramatic lighting and intricate handiwork set a benchmark for the rest of our walk!

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📍🏮 66 Pally

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Next, we headed to 66 Pally, a pandal celebrated for blending traditional roots with thoughtful contemporary themes.

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The vibrant colors, rich textures, and surrounding street atmosphere gave our creators endless opportunities to capture rich cultural details and candid human emotions.

📍🎨 Ballygunge Cultural Association

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Moving forward, we reached Ballygunge Cultural Association—one of South Kolkata's true OG heavyweights.

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The craftsmanship here was simply extraordinary! With detailed thematic design and artistic depth, every single angle felt like a frame waiting to be captured.

📍✨ Tridhara Sammilani

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Right alongside Ballygunge Cultural came another absolute giant—Tridhara Sammilani!

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Navigating the queue took a bit of time and patience, but the moment we stepped inside, every second of waiting felt 100% worth it.

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The visual scale, glowing lights, and artistic devotion left us all spellbound.

🍔 The Signature Refreshment Break: Acropolis Mall

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After walking thousands of steps, standing in queues, and snapping hundreds of photos, we moved to the final essential tradition of our photowalks—the Refreshment Break!

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This time, we made our way to Acropolis Mall and refueled at Burger King! Over delicious burgers, fries, and cold drinks, we sat down, shared our favorite shots, laughed over funny moments from the trail, and talked about camera gear and photo compositions.

💛 Ending on a High Note

Although nobody wanted the day to end so soon, every good journey eventually comes to a close. Day 02 was packed with incredible energy, beautiful frames, and memories that will last a lifetime.