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Clay idol of Hindu Lord Ganesh, under preparation for Bengal`s Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli in Kolkata.

Clay idol of Hindu Lord Ganesh, under preparation for Bengal`s Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli in Kolkata.

Kumartuli-Idol making aria

There is a community of hereditary clay idol makers living in a workshop-based township called Kumartuli, north of Calcutta. Densely populated, it is a hive of activity from June to the end of January as artisans get busy making scores of images for the annual autumnal Durga Puja festival. A potter’s colony ever since its inception - even before Calcutta existed - and a model-makers haven now, it is the home of the finest clay artisans in India. There is a community of hereditary clay idol makers living in a workshop-based township called Kumartuli, north of Calcutta. Densely populated, it is a hive of activity from June to the end of January as artisans get busy making scores of images for the annual autumnal Durga Puja festival. A potter’s colony ever since its inception - even before Calcutta existed - and a model-makers haven now, it is the home of the finest clay artisans in India.

Clay idol of Hindu Goddess Durga under preparations for Bengal`s Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli in Kolkata.

Clay idol of Hindu Goddess Durga under preparations for Bengal`s Durga Puja festival at Kumartuli in Kolkata.

A clay goods manufacturer works on a thrower to make terracotta vases

Hindu Lord Shiva sculpture, meditating with Parvati or Durga in Background at Kumartuli, Calcutta, Kolkata

Hindu Lord Shiva sculpture, meditating with Parvati or Durga in Background at Kumartuli, Calcutta, Kolkata

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of Lion,showing large sharp canine teeth. Lion is the ride of Goddess Durga a

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of Lion,showing large sharp canine teeth. Lion is the ride of Goddess Durga a

Clay heads of Goddesses and demons in a row are kept for drying in sunlight. Clay heads of Goddesses and demons in a row are kept for drying in sunlight

Shopowner burning incense sticks for pooja at Kumartuli,Kolkata,India

Shopowner burning incense sticks for pooja at Kumartuli,Kolkata,India

Clay idol of Asura, the demon, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Clay idol of Asura, the demon, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Traditional potters quarter known as Kumartuli in northern Kolkata.

Traditional potters quarter known as Kumartuli in northern Kolkata.

Goddess idols for sale

Many clay heads of Goddess Durga arranged for sale for the Dussera festival of Hindu religion. Many clay heads of Goddess Durga arranged for sale for the Dussera festival of Hindu religion

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of a snake the pet of Goddess Durga under construction at a shop. Durga puja

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of a snake the pet of Goddess Durga under construction at a shop. Durga puja

Porters of Kumartuli.

Porters of Kumartuli.

Clay idols for sale

Numerous clay idols for sale on the eve of Viswakarma puja festival in a street in Kolkata, India

Rear view of the durga idol constructed at kumartuli made of earth.durga puja

Rear view of the durga idol constructed at kumartuli made of earth.durga puja

Clay heads of Goddess for sale

Many multi colored clay heads of Goddess Durga arranged for sale for the Dasara festival. Many multi colored clay heads of Goddess Durga arranged for sale for the Dasara festival

Clay heads for drying

Heads of clay idols of goddess to be created are kept for drying in the sun. Heads of clay idols of goddess to be created are kept for drying in the sun.

A clay goods manufacturer works on a thrower to make terracotta vases

Hindu God & Goddess

Colored fingers of a Hindu goddess Sraswati. According to the Hindu myth goddess Sraswati is a significant of the knowledge. Colored fingers of a Hindu goddess Sraswati. According to the Hindu myth goddess Sraswati is a significant of the knowledge.

Clay idol of Lord Ganesha being painted, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Clay idol of Lord Ganesha being painted, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of Lion, the pet ride of Goddess Durga under construction.Durga puja is the m

Kumartuli,West Bengal, India, July 2018. A clay idol of Lion, the pet ride of Goddess Durga under construction.Durga puja is the m

Clay idols for sale

Rows of many clay idols kept for sale at a shop. Rows of many clay idols kept for sale at a shop

Clay idol of Goddess Durga, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Clay idol of Goddess Durga, Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India

Group of clay heads of godesses facing each other. Group of clay heads of godesses facing each other

daily life of workers in kumartuli

daily life of workers in kumartuli

Making of Hindu Goddess Durga Idol at Kumartuli for Durga Puja Festival in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Sculpture of Hindu Goddess

Making of Hindu Goddess Durga Idol at Kumartuli for Durga Puja Festival in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, Sculpture of Hindu Goddess

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