Temple of Neglect
Buddhist Pagoda at Eden Gardens
Why locals love it
The Eden Gardens complex sprawls over a lush green land of 50 acres including the cricket stadium, indoor stadium and many gardens, lakes and a Pagoda. The Burmese Pagoda, adjacent to the lake which was ''brought'' to Kolkata from Burma after the British victory in the Burmese war of 1884.
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Why you should visit it
The Burmese Pagoda was shipped from Prome to Calcutta in 1854 on the order of Lord Dalhousie. The gardens are along the banks of the nearby Hoogly River (Ganges). Short cruises by boats and steamers are available down the Hoogly River with the Vidyasagar Setu etched in the background.
Special tip
It was set up in the gardens over October, November and December in 1856 — by a dozen Burmese artisans. Not many people go there now a days.
Mon-Su: 09:30-17:00