Let's Explore Hidden Gem: Metropolitan Durga Bari, Kolkata

Following the successful turnout from our recent Local Guides meetup with the West Bengal Local Guides community, let’s have a mini meetup to explore one of the lesser known yet a marvelous attraction of Kolkata - the Metropolitan Durga Bari, Beleghata. Hailed as the largest Hindu temple of Kolkata which is dedicated to the devotion of Goddess Durga, let’s spend a calm evening here, with an aim to improve Maps data at and around this place.

Agenda:

  1. Explore the temple and surrounding ponds.
  2. Accessibility check.
  3. Local Business data.
  4. Meet & Greet with Local Guides.
  5. Virtual meetup on Google Meet.

Location: Metropolitan Durga Bari, Beleghata, Kolkata
Date: Saturday, 14 June 2025
Time: 4:30 pm
Mode: Hybrid (Physical+Virtual - only if videography is not restricted within the premises of the meetup venue)
Type: Map Editing
How to reach: Come to Metropolitan bus stop on EM Bypass via bus or private vehicle, next to the famous Bypass Dhaba restaurant. Take a turn to enter the road that leads to Canal South Road, the venue will be located just 200 meters away.

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Wonderful initiative! @ReshamDas

The WBLG group is truly rising, and it’s great to see the enthusiasm continuing after the recent successful meetup. Exploring hidden gems like Metropolitan Durga Bari while improving Maps data is such a meaningful effort.

We should definitely keep the momentum going with back-to-back meetups!
Best wishes for this event — hope it’s a grand success both on-ground and virtually! :raising_hands:

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Thank you @NandKK ji for reigniting the fire. This one was planned on a short notice so unfortunately couldn’t submit a format meetup on the forum, hence keeping this one unofficially. However, the spirit would be quite high I hope among the attendees.

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Best wishes for this meetup @ReshamDas :saluting_face:

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Congratulations, dear @ReshamDas
So sorry that you couldn’t get a formal approval…
Of course, if you have a Virtual session, kindly let us know, we will join…
My heartfelt regards to all our friends… kindly convey my love and regards to all, especially to our dear @TPattanaik
Most sincerely
:handshake::sparkling_heart::folded_hands:

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Sure @TravellerG sir. I will definitely try to conduct a virtual session. Hope there are no restrictions within the temple premises.

Best wishes for your meet-up @ReshamDas
I will try to join you virtually.

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Sure, you’re most welcome @NareshDarji ji

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In my experience, premises will not be problem at all…may be within the sanctum area…
Sometimes, the mobile Signal may be a problem…
Let us try…
Best wishes,
:handshake::sparkling_heart::bouquet::+1:
PS
Incidentally, your cover photo is very impressive…
:ok_hand::tada::+1: