The iconic Hoogly river a tributary of the holy river the Ganges flows along with the city of Kolkata before disappearing into the Bay of Bengal, the broad concrete slipways leading towards the river called ghats form a connection between Kolkata and the Hooghly river, these ghats are a favoured destination for many to escape the rigours of the city life. This image shows a glimpse of various activities which occur on the banks of the river. This image was captured on a ghat showing a boy teaching his younger brother how to jump into the water to escape the scorching heat of summer.