Kumartuli's crafted Durga idol steals the spotlight
A beautifully crafted Goddess Durga idol stands centre stage in a busy Kumartuli workshop in Kolkata, as artisans race to complete their creations ahead of Durga Puja 2026 on 22 September 2026.
A beautifully crafted Goddess Durga idol stands centre stage in a busy Kumartuli workshop in Kolkata, as artisans race to complete their creations ahead of Durga Puja 2026 on 22 September 2026.
A Goddess Durga idol flanked by her divine entourage takes pride of place in a Kumartuli workshop, Kolkata, as Durga Puja preparations gathered pace on 22 September 2026.
A Goddess Durga clay idol peeks through a protective plastic sheet in Kumartuli, Kolkata, as idol makers pressed ahead with Durga Puja 2026 preparations on 22 September 2026.
A Goddess Durga idol nearing completion awaits its finishing touches in a Kumartuli workshop, Kolkata, as the iconic idol making quarter moved into its final phase of Durga Puja 2026 preparation on 22 September 2026.
A skilled artisan applies the final brushstrokes to a Goddess Durga clay idol in Kumartuli, Kolkata's storied potters' quarter, as workshop activity intensified ahead of Durga Puja 2026 on 22 September 2026.