Artisans from Kolkata’s Kumortuli are busy readying Goddess Durga idols in the city for the upcoming festival Artisans from Kolkata’s Kumortuli are busy readying Goddess Durga idols in the city for ...

The life of idol-makers at Kumortuli is unlikely to change in near future as the Kolkata Metropolitan Development Authority (KMDA) almost eight years and an expenditure of Rs 5.79 crore later has ...

Rediff.com's Indrani Roy takes a walk through the dingy by lanes of Kumortuli in Kolkata and interacts with artisans who add final touches to Durga idols. Durga Puja is just round the corner. As we ...

Shrimad Ramayan continues to captivate audiences with its narration of the epic tale of Lord Ram (Sujay Reu) and Sita (Prachi Bansal). Recently, the show delivered a powerful moment where Sita ...

Walking through the streets of Kumartuli is an experience by itself, especially at a time just prior to a puja when murtis of the deity are being crafted by artisans living in this potter’s colony.

It has stopped raining for a few hours after three grey, nagging days. In north Kolkata’s Kumortuli, home to hundreds of artisans working with clay, it is time for frenetic activity. The artisans use ...

It took a while to get used to the world that I had stepped into that morning. I picked my way past slushy drains and garbage heaps, avoiding collision with a man carrying a tray of upturned clay ...

Tucked inside north Kolkata, Kumortuli or Kumartuli (or the potter’s abode) is a maze of lanes and by-lanes where deft hands mould clay to give shape to divine forms. Rows of idols in various stages ...

Durga Puja is a time of great joy and celebration in Bengal. The state comes alive with colourful pandals, delicious food and vibrant culture. During these five days, Bengal celebrates the victory of ...