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Watch: Kolkata’s ITC Royal Bengal hotel shines in purple in support of KKR

A video offers an aerial view that transitions into a close-up of the intricately lit building in all its grandeur

KKRThe post on X garnered over 900K views.

As the IPL fever grips the nation, Kolkata stands out in its fervent support for its home team, the Kolkata Knight Riders. While every city and state paints itself in the colours of its team, Kolkata takes it to the next level with its vibrant display of purple, the colour synonymous with KKR.

But what truly sets Kolkata apart during this IPL season is the stunning sight of the ITC Royal Bengal hotel proudly showing its support for KKR. The sight of the majestic building draped in purple lights has captured the attention of social media users, sparking a wave of pride across West Bengal.

A video shared by @ig_calcutta showcases the grandeur of the ITC Royal Bengal hotel, offering an aerial view that transitions into a close-up of the intricately lit building.

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KKR The ariel view transitions into a close-up of the purple lit ITC hotel.

The official X account of KKR also shared the video with the caption, “The city of joy, Kolkata, turns purple to embrace their champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders (@kkriders)! 💜 The iconic ITC Royal Bengal (@ITCHotels) dazzles in a regal purple hue, adding an extra touch of elegance to Kolkata’s skyline.✨” It reached 97.8K views.

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In Kolkata, supporting the KKR isn’t just about sporting the team colours. It’s a symbol of unity, passion, and unwavering loyalty. The team’s mantra, “Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo,” resonates in every corner of the purple lit building.

Social media users couldn’t stop expressing their awe and support. One o them wrote, “The city is lit purple 💜 and It’s an iconic opportunity to work with @itcroyalbengal & @kkriders .. always been a fan of KKR since IPL started.. and with that being said amra korbo lorbo jitbo 💜💜 #amikkr” Another user chimed in, “Letsss gooooo KKR.” A third KKR fan wrote, “Ei bochor trophy ta amader hobe! (This year the trophy will be ours!)” And a fourth user commented, “The city of joy will be purple blazing once again.”

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