The Maidan
The Maidan, literally meaning open field, also referred as Brigade Parade Ground is the largest urban park in Kolkata, India. It is a vast stretch of field and home to numerous play grounds, including the famous cricketing venue- Eden Gardens, several football stadia, and the Kolkata Race Course. The Maidan is dotted with statues and pieces of architecture, most notable being the Victoria Memorial. Due to the freshness and greenery it provides to the metropolis, it has been referred to as the "lungs of Kolkata". The wide field stretches from the Hoogly River on the west to the Victoria Memorial on the east. It is a historical and cultural center of Kolkata as well as a centre of leisure and entertainment for Calcuttans.
Photos: Amir Hamja
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