Howrah Bridge over Hooghly River with devotees bathing at ghats during golden hour, Kolkata, India
People perform ritual bathing at the ghats beneath Kolkata's iconic Howrah Bridge, a steel cantilever structure spanning the Hooghly River, during late afternoon golden hour.
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The Sacred River
The Hooghly River has been a lifeline for Kolkata for centuries, serving as both a commercial artery and a sacred space for Hindu rituals.
Daily Devotion
Devotees gather at the riverbank steps to perform ablutions, a daily practice that connects the spiritual with the mundane in this bustling metropolis.
Engineering Marvel
The Howrah Bridge, completed in 1943, stands as one of the world's busiest cantilever bridges, carrying over 100,000 vehicles and countless pedestrians daily.
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