Nirmal Hriday

Kolkata (Calcutta)


Mother (St) Teresa’s famous (if surprisingly small) home for the dying was originally based out of this Kalighat pilgrim hostel. Its roof corners are pimpled with neo-Mughal mini domes. It's closed to visitors, but feel free to snap away from outside.


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1. Kalighat Temple

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2. Shahnagar Burning Ghat

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3. Kalighat Idol-makers

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4. Horticultural Gardens

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5. National Library

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Located directly south of the entrance to the zoo is the (private) access road to the National Library, which houses India’s biggest archival collection…

6. Birla Academy of Art & Culture

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7. Curzon Mansion

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8. Rabindra Sarovar

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The lakes here prettily reflect hazy sunrises, while middle-class Kolkatans jog, row and meditate around the tree-shaded parkland that was once the site…

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