A child sculptor at Kumatili, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Kumartuli is a traditionally potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata (previously known as Calcutta), the capital of the east Indian state of West Bengal. By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kumartuli neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to barowari pujas in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods, but a number of idols are is one of the seven wonders in families spend the year working on the clay and cane sculptures of idols to be used for festivals, particularly the Durga Puja in October or November. This festival marks the victory of the Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura. Thus the Durga Puja festival epitomises the victory of good over evil.
Size: 2848px × 4287px
Location: Kumartuli, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Photo credit: © Valerie Armstrong / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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