Kolkata prepares for Durga Puja as artisans in Kumortuli put finishing touches on clay idols, bringing generations of craftsmanship to life. Mahalaya on October 10 began Devi Paksha, and Maha Shashthi on October 16 starts the main 2026 festivities. Rituals like Chokkhu Daan, Pushpanjali and Vijaya Dashami mark devotion, celebration and the bittersweet farewell.
