Origins of Shadows and Spotlights in Sonagachi Nestled in the heart of North Kolkata, Sonagachi stands as Asia's largest red-light district, a labyrinth of narrow lanes where shadows and spotlights intertwine daily. The name "Sonagachi," meaning "Golden Tree" in Bengali, traces back to folklore about a dacoit named Sanaullah who transformed into a saintly figure, or perhaps to the opulent...