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