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  Guess it Answer 24---Indian National Flag
 

The National Flag Of India  is in tricolour of deep saffron (Kesari) at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal propotions. The saffron stands for courage, sacrifice and the spirit of renunciation; the white, for purity and truth; the green for faith and fertility. In the centre of the white band, there is a wheel in navy blue to

 

indicate the Dharma Chakra, the wheel of law in the Sarnath Lion Capital. Its diameter approximates the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes, which intends to show that there is life in movement and death in stagnation.The design of the National Flag of India was adopted by India's constituent assembly on 22nd july, 1947.

  Guess it Answer 23---The Palanquin
  Palanquin (Palki)

Palanquin (Palki) a box-litter or sedan for travelling in, with a pole projecting before and behind, which is borne on the shoulders of two, four or even eight bearers of special caste or class.The origin of the word is sanskrit palayanka (a bed). There is a reference to palki in the ramayana.

  Guess it Answer 22---Hand Pulling Rickshaw
  Hand Pulling Rickshaw

A cycle rickshaw, also known as a pedicab, velotaxi, or trishaw, is a human-powered vehicle for hire, usually with one or two seats for carrying passengers in addition to the driver. Cycle rickshaws are widely used for transportation in many parts of Asia.

  Guess it Answer 21--- The Birla Temple
  Birla Temple

Lakshmi Narayan Temple built in the usual temple style with marble and granite. The huge structure, bright illumination and evening breeze make it a pleasant visit.It is located near Ballygyng Phari.

  Guess it Answer 20---The Sitar
  The Sitar

Sitar has been India's most favored indian classical string instrument for more than a century. It is a plucked string instrument the fusion between the tambur, an instrument close to the tambura but of smaller size, and the been having frets on its neck.

  Guess it Answer 19---Kalighat Kali
  Kalighat Kali

According to a scripture called "Pithamala's Nigamatantra" the vast bow shaped land stretching from Dakshineshwer to Bahulapur i.e. Behala is the Kalikhetra or realm of Kali..... more

  Guess it Answer 18---Common Myna (Shalik)
  Common Myna (Shalik)

It is a chaos creating bird. If they are disturbed they creates more confusion. Most common found variety is called Bhat Shalik. They stay near residential areas. They search for food in pairs in market places, open field, along roadside, beside railway lines etc.....more

  Guess it Answer 17---The God Jagannath
  God Jagannath

Long long ago, King Indradumna Deva of Kalinga (Orissa), had a spectacular dream one night. He dreamt of the gods telling him to worship Jagannatha Deva, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu.The idol, as the dream showed, was to be built with neem wood......more

  Guess it Answer 16---A Shankya Misty
  Shankya Misty

Sweets has always been a weakness for the Bengalis.There are some rich preparation of sweets.....more

  Guess it Answer 15---The Royal Bengal Tiger
  Royal Bengal Tiger

Tiger is the largest living member of the cat family. It has a graceful built. The reddish yellow coat with black stripes gives it a royal look. Ventrally it is white. Its ears are black on the outside and each of them has a prominent white spot on it....more

  Guess it Answer 14--- A Hilsa (Ilish)  
 

Hilsa (Ilish)

Hilsa or Ilish belongs to the species Tenualosa of the family Clupeidae, order Clupeiformes. Shad or Herring are a near relative of hilsa.Locally known as Ilish, the fish is an addiction of Bengalis especially to those who originated from Bangladesh.....more

  Guess it Answer 13 --- The Howrah Bridge
  Howrah Bridge

Howrah Bridge is also known as Rabindra Setu.This amaging cantilever bridge accross the Hoogly, a few yards away from Howrah Station, was erected in 1941. This 457 metre tensile steel structure is agreat landmark which dominates the whole landscape here.It is the third largest cantilever bridge in the world.

   
 
 
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