Lal Dighi

22°34′18.5″N 88°20′57.4″E / 22.571806°N 88.349278°E / 22.571806; 88.349278EtymologyResemblance of a red pond during HoliSurface area25 acres (10 ha)Average depth6 metres (20 ft)

Lal Dighi, also called the Tank Square or Dalhousie Square (Bengali pronunciation: [lal diɡʱi]) is a man-made water tank in Kolkata, India.^[1]

Etymology

The 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

Lal Dighi acts 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

Lal Dighi was also known as Tank Square or Dalhousie Square earlier.^[4] It was built before the British era.

See also

• Tala tank

References