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Kolkatta once the national capital and the seat of political and commercial power, is also known as the city of palaces. The city remains as sports crazy as ever and boasts of some of the largest outdoor and indoorstadia, four golf couses and one of the finest race courses in India.
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Sagar mela
January also witnesses the gathering of hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over India for the annual Sagar mela held at the Sagar island beyond Diamond harbour.
New Year's Day Racing
Thousands throng along the Kolkatta Race course for the annual ritual of the New Year day's races. For a change the horses take second placeafter the dresses to kill crowds who come to see.
Vintage Car Rally
In January is the Vintage Car Ralley, crowds gather early in the morning to view and admire the sleek lines and incomparable beauty of the cars of the yesteryears.
Book fair
The Kolkatta Book fair is a popular event attended by many people. It is usually held in jan/February.
Starting from saraswati puja honouring Goddess Saraswati the goddess of learning and arts which falls on January Kolkatta celebrates its festivals.
Dover lane festival
One of the most popular events in winter. For many days including nights the great maestros in Indian Classical music sings with instrumentals.
