Festive Fever 2023: A Glimpse As Durga Idols Make Their Way To Adorn Various Pandals Of Kolkata

Durga Puja is all set to begin as Mahalaya has ushered in Devi Paksha. Kolkata is ready to welcome the Goddess with glitz and glamour. Let's have a peek as the idols make their way to adorn the city.

Durga Puja in Kolkata

On the occasion of Mahalaya, a significant ritual known as 'Chakshu Daan' takes place where the sculptor draws the eyes of Goddess Durga before adorning her with saree and jewelleries. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)

The beautifully decorated idols which showcase months of hard work of the sculptors of Kumartuli are finally ready to grace pandals. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)

The city gleams as the 10-armed Goddess makes her way to her paternal home for a 10-day visit. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)

Each idol is meticulously crafted as per the theme of the pandal. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)

The sculptures are made in two types, one out of which is known as 'Ekchala' where the Goddess and her children altogether under one backdrop. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)

Durga Puja, this year, will begin from October 14 and will conclude on October 24, with the celebration of Vijaya Dashami. (Image Source: Suvankar Sen & Kuntal Mukherjee)