The author reflects on their long-standing connection to Calcutta, highlighting a recent trip that included an insightful meeting with Nepal’s first president, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav. During the visit, the author also explored the city's rich cultural traditions, specifically documenting the declining practice of collecting sacred soil from the Sonagachi red-light district for Durga Puja idols.
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The author reflects on their long-standing connection to Calcutta, highlighting a recent trip that included an insightful meeting with Nepal’s first president, Dr. Ram Baran Yadav. During the visit, the author also explored the city's rich cultural traditions, specifically documenting the declining practice of collecting sacred soil from the Sonagachi red-light district for Durga Puja idols.
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