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Love is in the air in the City of Joy, as couples celebrate Valentine’s Day in Kolkata. At Prinsep Ghat, the Hooghly shimmered in the afternoon sun while young couples queued up for boat rides. Some chose specially decorated boats lined with red carpets and balloons, turning the river into a floating date spot
Images by Amit Datta and Soumyajit DeyThe riverfront was dotted with couples walking hand in hand, exchanging flowers and clicking pictures. For many Kolkatans, Valentine’s Day was less about grand gestures and more about simple moments shared over a rose, a boat ride and time spent together
Flower markets at Lake Market, New Market and Gariahat saw brisk business since morning — buckets overflowed with red, pink and yellow roses, along with bright chrysanthemums and baby’s breath
Florists said prices had doubled in the run-up to February 14. A rose that usually sells for between Rs 30 and 40 was priced at Rs 60 and above, depending on quality
Inside New Market, lovers gathered to buy teddy bears of all sizes — from palm-sized plush toys to giant ones as tall as a person. Heart-shaped cushions and gift boxes added to the festive mood
