29th Jan Boi Para Walk: In the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Kolkata was the epicentre of an intense social reform movement, popularly called ‘The Bengal Renaissance’. This movement questioned existing orthodoxies, particularly with respect to women, marriage, the dowry system, the caste system and religion. The area around College Street in Kolkata was the heart of this movement. Several leading institutions of learning were set up here, this area became the hub for reformist movements like the Brahmo Samaj. A visit to College Street provides an interesting insight into the social and intellectual concerns that shaped India, culminating in the struggle for independence from British rule.

Starting point : Sanskrit College

Ending point : Patuatola Lane

Duration : 2 hours , 7.30 am to 9.30 am