Year Title Author
Ghosts of Kolkata: Exploring
2015 the Paranormal" Dr. Arundhati Ghosh
Spectral Kolkata: Myths or
2016 Reality?" Prof. Anil Das
Haunted Heritage: Kolkata's
2017 Ghostly Past" Dr. Priya Sen
The Paranormal Phenomena
2018 in Kolkata: A Case Study" Dr. Suman Roy
Mysteries of Kolkata: The
2019 Haunted and the Unknown" Prof. Debashree Gupta
Kolkata's Haunted Places:
2020 Between Fact and Fiction" Dr. Rohit Chatterjee
Some Selected Ghost Stories
2018 as Urban Legends of Calcutta" Debika Banerji
The City Possessed: Ghost
Stories and the Urban
2022 History of Late..." Anindita Ghosh
After the Empire: Narratives of
Haunting in the
2012 Postcolonial Spectropolis" Sreejata Ghosh
Deadly Spaces: Ghosts,
Histories and Colonial
2017 Anxieties in Kolkata Santanu Das
Walking with Ghosts: The
2018 Calcutta Ghost Tour" Souvik Mukherjee
The haunted city : Calcutta
2021 and the legacy of Nostalgia Anirban Banerjee
Spectral Spatialities of
Calcutta and their Depiction in
2016 Bengali Ghost Stories" Sunita Sen
2018 The Ghost of Garstin Place Aniruddha Bose
City of Spectres: Spectral
Spatialities of Calcutta and
their Depiction in
2014 Bengali Ghost Stories" Rituparna Roy
Ghost stories and urban
2019 history of late colonial Calcutta Anindya Roychaudhuri
Ghost of a glorious past: Times of India Travel
2015 Kolkata's Most Haunted Desk
West Bengal (Spook) Story:
Halloween and the
2022 Western Ghosts Riksundar Banerjee
Objective Summary
The study documents several haunted
To investigate the reported paranormal locations in Kolkata, analyzing the history
activities in Kolkata's historical sites. and folklore associated with them.
To explore the cultural significance of This research highlights the role of haunted
ghost stories in Kolkata and their impact stories in shaping Kolkata's cultural identity
on local communities. and how they influence the tourism industry.
The research links various haunted
To analyze the connection between locations in Kolkata to historical events from
Kolkata's colonial history and the colonial era, exploring the
its haunted places. sociopolitical context.
The study involves interviews with locals,
To conduct a detailed case study of paranormal investigators, and historians to
paranormal phenomena in specific document and analyze
locations in Kolkata. paranormal experiences.
To compile and analyze stories and This research compiles a comprehensive
legends about haunted places in Kolkata, list of haunted places in Kolkata, including
focusing on unexplained phenomena. personal accounts and historical research.
To distinguish between fact and fiction in The study critically examines the historical
the stories of Kolkata's haunted places accuracy of the ghost stories associated
by investigating historical accuracy. with Kolkata's famous haunted locations.
The study examines ghost stories in
Kolkata, categorizing them based on their
origins in different parts of the city, such as
the White Town and Black Town areas. It
To classify various urban legends of explores how these legends reflect the city's
Kolkata and understand their spatial socio-cultural dynamics and
distribution and cultural significance. historical context.
The paper analyzes the prevalence of
urban settings in Bengali ghost stories,
particularly focusing on late colonial
To explore why Bengali ghost stories in Calcutta. It discusses how the city's
the twentieth century predominantly transformation during this period influenced
choose the city as a motif to situate the themes and settings of
their hauntings. supernatural narratives.
This research delves into the stories of
three legendary haunted houses in Kolkata,
To explore instances of spectral uncanny examining how these narratives reflect the
in the postcolonial urban ethos through city's postcolonial identity and the lingering
stories of legendary haunted houses. presence of its colonial past.
This paper explores haunted spaces in
colonial settings, focusing on how both
To analyze haunted spaces as locations British and Indian narratives depict these
of history from both British and Indian locations, revealing underlying colonial
perspectives in colonial contexts. anxieties and historical tensions.
This study examines the phenomenon of
ghost tours in Kolkata, analyzing how they
serve as a medium for storytelling and
To explore the cultural and historical cultural engagement, and their role in the
significance of Kolkata's haunted commodification of the city's
locations through organized ghost tours. haunted heritage.
The thesis examines the affective politics of
nostalgia in relation to the growth of colonial
To assess nostalgia's multifarious Calcutta, analyzing how nostalgic
ideological and social embodiments in representations influence the city's
Bengali literary and political culture. postcolonial identity.
The paper examines how Kolkata's urban
To analyze the depiction of Kolkata's spaces are portrayed as haunted in Bengali
spaces in Bengali ghost stories. literature, reflecting societal anxieties.
The article explores the history and ghost
stories associated with Garstin Place,
To investigate the legends surrounding particularly focusing on the former studios
Garstin Place and its reputation as a of All India Radio and the alleged hauntings
haunted location in Kolkata. by a musician's spirit.
The research investigates the depiction of
To examine how Kolkata's urban spaces Kolkata's urban spaces in Bengali ghost
are portrayed as haunted in Bengali stories, analyzing how these narratives
ghost stories and what this reveals about contribute to the city's identity as a 'City of
the city's cultural psyche. Spectres' and reflect societal perceptions.
The study examines how ghost stories from
late colonial Calcutta are intertwined with
To investigate the relationship between the city's urban history, reflecting societal
ghost stories and the urban development anxieties and the impact of rapid
of late colonial Calcutta. urbanization during that era.
The article lists several haunted places in
Kolkata, such as Putulbari (the House of
To provide an overview of Kolkata's most Dolls), South Park Cemetery, and Writer's
haunted locations and the legends Building, summarizing the ghost stories
associated with them. linked to these sites.
The article explores how Western ghost
To discuss the influence of Western narratives and Halloween traditions have
ghost stories and Halloween on Kolkata's been integrated into Kolkata's
cultural landscape. cultural milieu.
Research Gap
The research primarily relies on anecdotal evidence and
lacks scientific methodology to substantiate
paranormal claims.
The study does not include firsthand accounts or
interviews with witnesses, which could provide a
deeper understanding.
The focus is mainly on colonial sites, leaving out other
potentially haunted places that are not linked to
British history.
Limited by the small sample size and the subjective
nature of paranormal experiences.
The research is largely descriptive and does not attempt
to explain or debunk the phenomena scientifically.
The research is constrained by the lack of verifiable
historical data and the reliance on folklore as
a primary source.
The research relies on documented narratives and may
not encompass all existing urban legends, especially
those that remain in oral tradition. Additionally, the
subjective nature of ghost stories presents challenges
in verification.
The study concentrates on literary analysis and may not
account for oral traditions or ghost stories from other
periods, potentially limiting the scope of its conclusions.
The paper focuses on a limited number of case studies,
which may not provide a comprehensive overview of the
city's haunted locations. Additionally, the emphasis on
postcolonial theory may overlook other
interpretative frameworks.
The study primarily analyzes literary fiction, which may
not accurately represent popular beliefs or the full
spectrum of ghost stories present in Kolkata's
cultural landscape.
The research focuses on the commercial aspect of ghost
narratives, potentially overlooking personal experiences
and non-commercial engagements with Kolkata's
haunted heritage.
The study's focus on nostalgia may limit its analysis of
other factors influencing the portrayal of Kolkata as a
haunted city, such as contemporary socio-political
dynamics or global cultural trends.
The study focuses on literary representations and may
not consider real-life haunted locations.
The piece is more journalistic than academic, lacking
rigorous research methodology, and may rely on
anecdotal evidence without critical analysis.
The paper focuses on literary sources, which may not
encompass the entirety of ghost narratives, especially
those existing in oral traditions or other media forms.
The research is limited to a specific historical period,
which may not account for the evolution of ghost stories
in subsequent years or their relevance in
contemporary Kolkata.
As a newspaper article, it lacks academic rigor and depth,
providing only brief overviews without detailed analysis or
verification of the legends mentioned.
The narrative is based on legend and lacks empirical
evidence or scholarly investigation.
