We all know about the ecstatic beauty of the Howrah Bridge. But how many of us know about one of the largest and oldest flower markets of India located just below it? Well, Mullick Ghat, situated by the holy river Ganga, is one of the largest flower markets in Asia. As soon as you step on the muddy soil, you will enter into a zone filled with vibrant colours, fresh flowery odour, and ringing sound coming from wholesalers. Here, people come from distant towns and outskirts to sell flowers to the city temples and local dealers. It all started in the year 1855 when Ram Mohan Mullick (hence the name) built the ghat. Mullick Ghat is a place where one will get thousands of varieties of flowers, both indigenous and exotic. Honestly, it’s tough to take pictures on the streets nowadays. But people here are so friendly that they will welcome you with open arms. They even sipped tea with me after posing for photographs.
In terms of getting fresh flowers and photographs, one must catch it early(mainly around six in the morning). But believe me or not, no photo can do proper justice to the vibe of this place. So one must give this place a shot in a lifetime.
Soumili Das
Soumili Das is pursuing B.Sc. Degree from St. Xavier's College(Autonomous), Kolkata in Mass Communication and Videography. Her areas of interest are photography, filmmaking, painting, and travelling. She is interested in calligraphy. In her free time, she likes to read, cook and eat food. Soumili aspires to be a cinematographer in near future.
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