Skilled artisans in Kolkata were spotted decorating a Durga Puja pandal with old newspapers on 27 September 2026, showcasing eco conscious festive craftsmanship ahead of this year's celebrations. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
In Kolkata, craftsmen are transforming discarded old newspapers into elaborate Durga Puja pandal décor, with final touches underway as of 27 September 2026. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Durga Puja 2026 preparations are in full swing in Kolkata, with artisans layering old newspapers onto pandal structures ahead of the city's biggest annual celebration. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Local artisans in Kolkata are embracing sustainable methods this festive season, repurposing old newspapers as primary decoration material for Durga Puja pandals in the run up to the 2026 festival. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
In Kolkata, artisans are simultaneously crafting Durga idols and assembling Durga Puja pandals using old newspapers, with work captured on 27 September 2026 ahead of the annual festival. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
Kolkata artisans are racing against time, crafting intricately detailed Durga idols and finishing Durga Puja pandals with recycled newspaper décor as the city readies for the 2026 celebrations. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)
As Durga Puja 2026 approaches, Kolkata artisans are putting finishing touches on idol sculptures and pandals decorated with old newspapers, reflecting the city's enduring tradition of creative, community driven festival preparation. (Photo: NationPress/Kuntal Chakrabarty)