Festive Fever 2023: A Glimpse Of Kumartuli Ahead Of Mahalaya

Bengal is gearing up for the much-awaited festival of the year- Durga Puja! With a few hours to Mahalaya, let's have a glimpse of Kumartuli, in Kolkata, and the magnificent idols it holds.

Kumartuli- As It Gears Up For Durga Puja

Kumartuli, located in the northern part of Kolkata, is a historic neighborhood known for its exceptional craftsmanship in sculpting. This area is not only dedicated to crafting clay idols for various festivals but also actively engages in their exportation. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)

As the potters give shape to the magnificent idols, the city gears up for the ushering of Devi Paksha on the dawn of Mahalaya. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)

The beauty and prowess of Goddess Durga takes shape and form as the sculptors meticulously draw her eyes and adorn her with ornaments. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)

Indeed, behind all the clay, mud and paints lie hidden stories of the toil and hardwork of numerous sculptors who make spellbinding idols that attract people from far and wide. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)

This year Mahalaya falls on October 14th and Bengal will wake up in the wee hours of morning to listen to Birendra Krishna Bhadra's enchanting voice echoing from the radio sets. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)

This day marks the beginning of Durga Puja celebrations- a period of fun, frolic, feasting, and devotion as Maa Durga visits her paternal home. (Image Source: Facebook/Sandipto Pyne)