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Why Kolkata’s Durga pujo will always be home for the heart

September 30, 2025 2:01 pm

Durga pujo is about belonging -- not only to the goddess, but to a city that remakes itself in joy. That belonging, once taken for granted, now feels fragile, frayed by distance and the cruel arithmetic of jobs

See where Kumartuli's Durga idols are destined for globally, four months ahead of the festival

May 18, 2025 2:26 pm

Global demand for handcrafted Durga idols has surged, prompting artisans of Kolkata's Kumartuli to begin exports well in advance to meet logistical timelines and customs requirements.

Durga Puja 2024: A peek into the making of the Goddess' idols

October 08, 2024 11:54 am

“Har aurat mei Durga hai,” and this is why we try to replicate the features and figure of an actual woman while making the idol, said Biswajit Haldar, a 24-year-old idol maker.

From 12 to 14 feet average height of idol five years back it has come down to average of 7 to 8 feet, say idol makers in Kumartuli, Kolkata. (Express Photo by Partha Paul)

Durga Idols getting smaller each year due to rising costs & focus on theme, say Kumartuli artisans

October 05, 2024 5:55 pm

Kumartuli is a locality in Kolkata known for community of idol makers who create idols for various gods and goddesses.

Immersing idols on Yamuna & other water bodies in Delhi to bring a fine of Rs 50,000 for violators

September 18, 2023 11:02 am

The DPCC directive also stated that urban local bodies are required to create temporary immersion ponds close to residential areas for the immersion of idols.

Delhi Durga Puja: Colonial-era Kolkata houses, environment friendly idols ready to greet revellers

September 18, 2022 11:17 am

"The pandal will look like a traditional house of Kolkata. We are specifically focusing on the details like louvre windows and colonial-era iron locks and chains for doors," said Saurav Chakraborty, secretary, Durga puja committee

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Happy Durga Ashtami 2021: Wishes, Images, Quotes, Photos, Status, Messages, and Greetings

October 13, 2021 12:28 pm

Don't let the pandemic dampen your spirits; wish your friends and family with these special messages and and make the day special

Navratri colour 2019: Take cues from Bollywood’s closet to wear green on day 6

October 04, 2019 2:02 pm

Right from Anushka Sharma and Sara Ali Khan to Kangana Ranaut, these celebs give major festive fashion vibes! Click here to see the pictures.

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Gods in the making: Meet the idol makers of Delhi's CR Park

September 22, 2019 9:23 am

For the next few months, these idol makers would find themselves a home in the capital, and dedicate themselves to the services of various deities.

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Shobhabazar Rajbari deity has golden makeover

September 28, 2017 1:55 pm

For a long time since Raja Nabakrishna Deb the Durga idol used to have golden colour. But, later due to financial crunch the idols get silver colour.

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This 80-yr-old has seen famine, war, Naxal movement, and Covid. How his art taught him survival

July 11, 2021 9:18 pm

“To survive in life is like learning to make idols. If it breaks somewhere, you have to learn to remake it. The coming years will be a good time again,” Pal says.