Goddess Lakshmi idols light up Kolkata markets

Colourful idols of Goddess Lakshmi line the stalls of a Kolkata market on 24 October 2026, drawing devout buyers ahead of Lakshmi Puja celebrations across West Bengal.

A vendor at a Kolkata market sells traditional religious offerings — including flowers, incense and ritual items — to devotees preparing for Lakshmi Puja on 24 October 2026 in West Bengal.

Bustling crowds filled Kolkata markets on Saturday, 24 October 2026, as shoppers picked up festive items — from diyas and alpona to sweets — ahead of the annual Lakshmi Puja celebration in West Bengal.

Shoppers across West Bengal were seen thronging local markets on 24 October 2026, stocking up on earthen lamps, ritual flowers and decorated items to welcome Goddess Lakshmi during the annual puja.

On the eve of Lakshmi Puja 2026, Kolkata markets saw peak footfall as families sourced last minute festive essentials, reflecting the deep cultural significance of the festival in West Bengal.

West Bengal geared up enthusiastically for Lakshmi Puja 2026, with residents of Kolkata descending on neighbourhood markets on 24 October 2026 to complete their festive shopping before the evening rituals begin.