The word Kolkata derives from the Bengali term Kolikata [ˈkolikat̪a] (Bengali: কলিকাতা), the name of one of three villages that predated the arrival of the British, in the area where the city eventually was to be established; the other two villages were Sutanuti and Govindapur.
Here are some images of my week spend in Kolkata, India. I have put together the scenes from the early hours walking arounds the streets in Kolkata to the point of sunset.
My Days Doing Street Photography Around Kolkata, India
