Lal Dighi, also called the Tank Square or Dalhousie Square (Bengali pronunciation: [lal diɡʱi]) is a man-made water tank in Kolkata, India.[1]
| Lal Dighi | |
|---|---|
| Tank Square or Dalhousie Square | |
 | |
| Location | Kolkata |
| Coordinates | 22°34′18.5″N 88°20′57.4″E / 22.571806°N 88.349278°E |
| Etymology | Resemblance of a red pond during Holi |
| Surface area | 25 acres (10 ha) |
| Average depth | 6 metres (20 ft) |
Etymology
editThe park was referred to as Lal Bagh or Lall Bagh, due to the name of the surrounding neighbourhood, when it was first established in the area. An anecdote can be found interlinked in the name of this thing.[clarification needed] Because of the celebration of Holi, which resulted in the pond turning a red or crimson colour, the park became known as Lal Dighi. This name comes from the colour of the pond after the festival.[2] Another theory says that the pool appeared red due to the reflection of the red coloured old fort.[3]
Structure and function
editLal Dighi acts as a reservoir to supply water in the BBD Bagh complex.[2]
Lal Dighi is a 25 acres (10 ha) wide body of water in the area of BBD Bagh.[4] Some of the heritage buildings including Andrew's Church, Writers' Building, High Court, General Post Office are situated nearby to the tank.[5]
History
editLal Dighi was also known as Tank Square or Dalhousie Square earlier.[4] It was built before the British era.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Lal Dighi | Kolkata City Tours". Retrieved 21 October 2022.
- ^ a b "Lal Dighi Kolkata (Timings, History, Entry Fee, Images, Built by & Information) - Kolkata Tourism 2022". kolkatatourism.travel. Archived from the original on 5 November 2022. Retrieved 5 November 2022.
- ^ "Lal Dighi, Kolkata - main source of water in the early colonial days!!". Archived from the original on 16 March 2023. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
- ^ a b "Lal Dighi". The Times of India. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 12 November 2022.
- ^ "Incredible India | Lal Dighi". www.incredibleindia.org. Archived from the original on 23 September 2021. Retrieved 17 November 2022.