In pics: Fans welcome IPL-7 champions Kolkata Knight Riders

The Knights went for victory laps in seven open jeeps with fans yelling the names of players Yusuf Pathan, Jacques Kallis, Gautam Gambhir and the rest, as the caravan passed on.

The crowd soaked in earthy tunes of Bengali folk rock songs by Bangla band Bhoomi as slogans of Ab Ki Baar KKR" and renditions of team anthem "Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo" reverberated across the arena.

KKR fans didn't leave a stone unturned to be a part of the gala event.

Fans in the stands of Eden Gardens as they watch their heroes doing victory lap in the ground.

The gala affair on a 64ftX32ft dais was nothing short of a major Bollywood event. Confetti rained down across the stadium as Mamta Banerjee entered the stadium.

The gala affair on a 64ftX32ft dais was nothing short of a major Bollywood event. Crowd cheering from the stands was overwhelmed to see winning KKR side and King Khan.

Fans watch from the stand as the players enter the Eden Gardens with the IPL trophy.

A young fan in the Eden stands with Kolkata Knight Riders jersey.

Fans at the Eden Gardens, decked up in sports merchandise, waiting with bated breath since early Tuesday morning to get a glimpse of their favourite player.

Fans gathered from across the state in the early hours and stayed till the end and enjoyed every moment of the event.

Every fan was shouting KKR, KKR,KKR". Crackers that lit up the sky when the players marched on the field.