July 21, 2026 10:45 pm (IST)
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Kumartuli artisans shape Ganesha Idols ahead of Festivities
In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
In the narrow lanes of Kolkata’s famed Kumartuli, artisans are busy giving final touches to clay idols of Lord Ganesha. With deft strokes and traditional craftsmanship, the potters breathe life into the festive icons, blending age-old techniques with artistic innovation to meet the rising demand before Ganesh Chaturthi. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
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