A tale of despair

Tripoto
26th Feb 2021
Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

who are dwelling in your house, oh mind , you not know

Photo of Chetla Bara Rash Bari Mandir, Brojendra Ganguly Lane, Tollygunge, Calcutta, West Bengal, India by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

The 200+ years old 12 shiva temples near Chetla's Boro Rashbari are in various stages of despair despite being a Grade A heritage building.

Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

Made under the patronage of the Mondals from Bawali, who after being requested by Robert Clive settled here.

Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

These temples suffer from a clear case of apathy from both the public and political circles.

Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

Where even the temple has taken a political colour

Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

This trip is meant to invite dialogue, not accusations.

Photo of A tale of despair by Shuv Mukherjee (thewandering_shuv)

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