The Vatican with its imposing St. Peter’s Basilica and artistic treasures of medieval Europe have come to Kolkata. A city-based club created a replica of the famous church complete with statues and frescos to house its Durga idol this year.
St. Peter’s Basilica comes to Kolkata
Published by: Team GI Youth
Published on 05, Oct 2022
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