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City in West Bengal, India
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Halisahar (হালিশহর Hālishohor) is a town in the North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal.
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Nigamananda Ashram
Scenic views of the Hooghly at sunset.
নন্দকিশোর মন্দির Nandakiśor Mandir
An at-chala temple with terracotta reliefs.
রামপ্রসাদ ভিটা Rāmprasād Bhiṭā
Birthplace of Ramprasad Sen, known for composing various hymns and poems. The Ramprasadi tune used to sing his song has influenced various composers, including Rabindranath Tagore. There's a Kali temple next to his house.
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Kolkata · International · CCU
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