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In Pictures: Glimpses Of The Quintessential Boat Race At Bengal's 'Thakrun Canal'

At a distance of 45-50 km from Kolkata, the traditional boat race locally known as 'Nauka Baich' takes place at 'Thakrun Canal' in the Sundarban area near Canning where thousands of local people gather to watch the race.

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Nauka Baich in Thakrun Canal
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At a distance of 45-50 km from Kolkata, the traditional boat race locally known as 'Nauka Baich' takes place at 'Thakrun Canal' in the Sundarban area near Canning where thousands of local people gather to watch the race.