Lal Dighi, Artificial pond in B. B. D. Bagh, India
The rectangular water body features red-tinted waters surrounded by colonial buildings and commercial structures in central Kolkata's business district.
The pond dates back to the early British colonial period when it supplied water to the residents and merchants of the East India Company settlement.
Local residents gather at the pond during Bengali festivals to perform traditional water-based rituals and ceremonies throughout the year.
Visitors can access the pond daily from sunrise to sunset through multiple entry points along Dalhousie Square, with photography permitted without fees.
The water body maintains its original red color due to specific mineral deposits and algae growth patterns found only in this location.
Location: Ward No. 45, Kolkata Municipal Corporation
GPS coordinates: 22.57200,88.34900
Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:18
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