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Kolkata and Chennai, India

Kolkata and Chennai, India

Kolkata Kolkata, until 2001 English Calcutta [Kael k ʌ tə], German Calcutta, capital of the state of West Bengal, India; Located on the left bank of the Hugli (Ganges estuary), Kolkata is at risk of flooding. With 14.1 million residents (2011), the agglomeration forms one of the largest urban regions in India. According to Ehangzhou.org, Kolkata is an important Hindu pilgrimage site and a Catholic archbishopric. In addition to several state and private universities, there are colleges for management, for…

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Customs and Traditions of India

Customs and Traditions of India

Religion According to Countryaah, almost all Indians are deeply religious. On the territory of the country you will see Hindus (82%), Muslims (11%), Christians (2%), Sikhs (2%) and Buddhists (0.7%). The richest religious community in India is Catholic. Catholics hold leadership positions in the leadership of the state, they are the most influential. India is famous for freedom of religious beliefs, any discrimination on religious grounds is punishable by law. Attitude towards tourists The locals are quite friendly to tourists,…

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