venues and franchises, Kolkata stands out in India for being the country's centre of association football. Kolkata is known for its grand celebrations of the Hindu festival of Durga Puja, which is recognized by UNESCO for its importance to world heritage. Kolkata is also known as the City of Joy.

Etymology

The word Kolkata ( ) derives from Kôlikata ( ), the Bengali language name of one of three villages that predated the arrival of the

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