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In pics: Happy Birthday Babu the chimpanzee, Bhai Phonta preparations and more latest news from Kolkata

A quick look at the day it was for Kolkata

By My Kolkata Web Desk | Published 26.10.22, 08:13 PM

Alipore Zoological Garden authorities celebrated the 34th birthday of one of the most popular inmates, Babu -- the chimpanzee, on Wednesday. Babu was served with his favourite fruits inside his enclosure. Compere and actor Mir and actresses Sohini Sengupta and Swastika Mukherjee took part in the cake-cutting ceremony. A signature board was installed in front of the enclosure for visitors to write short messages wishing Babu 'happy birthday'

Ashim Paul

A glimpse of the 82-year-old Govardhan Puja at Nababrindabon on Wednesday. Govardhan Puja is usually celebrated on the day after Diwali. This year, due to the solar eclipse on October 25, Govardhan Puja was observed on October 26. Lavish chhappan bhog prasad was served. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Krishna, with his little finger, had lifted Govardhan parvat (hill) to provide shelter to the residents of Vrindavan to protect them from heavy rainfall. On this occasion, devotees also perform Annakut Puja. They prepare 56 delicious food items (chhappan bhog) and offer the same to Lord Krishna

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Usha Uthup poses with actor Dev at the launch of her upcoming song ‘Mon manche na amar’ at Trincas, Park Street on Wednesday

Soumyajit Dey

People throng sweet shops on the occasion of Bhai Dooj and Bhai Phonta on Wednesday

Ashim Paul

An idol of Goddess Kali being immersed at Babughat

Ashim Paul

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