The Rolls-Royce Holi

Every year, a few days before the actual Holi celebration that happens across India - a small portion of Kolkata, celebrates this festival of colours on their own. But there's a striking difference, this celebration happens with thousands of people playing Holi, throwing colours at each other around a moving Rolls-Royce car, that has been there for more than half a century. On the busiest and narrowest lanes of Burrabazar, Kolkata - a slice of history is remembered every year. It all starts from a simple temple, then a long walk on Howrah Bridge with Yellow Taxis and Rustic buses slamming their brakes, confused why thousands are marching, dancing, screaming in joy right in the middle of the...View all