If one wants to see the bustling life of Calcutta in its full glory, then Howrah Flower Market is the place. Flanked by the omnipresent Howrah bridge and dotted with age-old ghats, the market overwhelms one's senses in its frenzied energy. Nearly 4,000 sellers arrive at this 131-year-old market at 3 every morning, armed with everything from roses of different hues to sunflowers, marigolds, hibiscus, orchids, lilies and more. Marigold, in every form, from loose petals to large garlands, and used extensively in religious festivities, is one of the biggest draws here.