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Howrah
India officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second most populous country, and the most populous liberal democracy in the world. India is a union of twenty-eight states and seven federally-governed union territories. New Delhi is the capital of India.
Howrah is an industrial city in West Bengal, India. It is also the name of the Howrah administrative district which includes the city and its surroundings. It is on the west bank of the Hoogli River, and is Kolkata's twin city. It is West Bengal's second largest city. The two cities are linked by the famous Howrah Bridge, as well as the Vidyasagar Setu and the Vivekananda Setu bridges.
The attraction in Howrah includes, Belur Math, founded by Swami Vivekananda, the headquarters of the Ramakrishna Mission, and is situated in Belur, North Howrah. Shibpur, literally Lord Shiva's City, through the centuries has been synonymous with the Great Banyan Tree.
Howrah is definitely one of the popular tourist attractions in India worth paying a visit while touring the country. This place leaves a pleasing and unforgettable memory and justifies the proud cultural tradition of India.
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