It's almost October and the entire world is preparing to welcome Durga Maa. Whenever a person thinks about Durga Puja, i'm sure the city that comes to their mind is Kolkata (Calcutta).
I have stayed in Kolkata for 6 long years so i know how the city changes before the festival. I know how the people of Kolkata prepare for the festival. I know what this festival means to the people of Kolkata aka The city of Joy.
There are many pockets of the city where the idols are made but the most famous place is Kumartuli.
If you visit the place at any time during the year, you'll find sculptors working. But the energy, the environment is totally different prior to Durga Puja.
I had an opportunity to visit the place with many known and unknown faces during a photowalk last year. Being first time there, i had no idea what to expect but i soon realised that the place is full of art. Everywhere you look you'll find one or the other sculptor working day and night to complete the idols on time for the buyers. You'll find different tents where the work is done.
If you are planning to visit the place with an intention to click pictures, you might find people charging Rs. 10 for the same. Once you take that receipt, no one will ask you to pay any more amount but don't forget to take the receipt against the payment.
Once you visit the place, you come to understand the Do's and Don'ts of the place. You surely won't like people screaming at you just because you have disturbed them, you will surely love to get the best angle or view but don't forget to take permission. One should understand that it's their work and they don't want to get interrupted between that.
Carry as minimum objects with you as possible as the more objects you have, the more chances of hitting a sculpture which i'm sure nobody will like.
The lanes are not too wide and on both the sides you'll find tents and sculptures, so you'll have to be careful while walking.
If you visit the place during the month of September and October, you'll find many people with their cameras trying to get a shot of the place.
The place will be full of enthusiasts of different age group. There you will find many new comers and regulars as well.
So, what are you waiting for? Visit the place soon to discover the behind the scenes of the festive season.
The direction tothe place is follows: Kumartuli, Kolkata
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I have stayed in Kolkata for 6 long years so i know how the city changes before the festival. I know how the people of Kolkata prepare for the festival. I know what this festival means to the people of Kolkata aka The city of Joy.
There are many pockets of the city where the idols are made but the most famous place is Kumartuli.
If you visit the place at any time during the year, you'll find sculptors working. But the energy, the environment is totally different prior to Durga Puja.
I had an opportunity to visit the place with many known and unknown faces during a photowalk last year. Being first time there, i had no idea what to expect but i soon realised that the place is full of art. Everywhere you look you'll find one or the other sculptor working day and night to complete the idols on time for the buyers. You'll find different tents where the work is done.If you are planning to visit the place with an intention to click pictures, you might find people charging Rs. 10 for the same. Once you take that receipt, no one will ask you to pay any more amount but don't forget to take the receipt against the payment.
Once you visit the place, you come to understand the Do's and Don'ts of the place. You surely won't like people screaming at you just because you have disturbed them, you will surely love to get the best angle or view but don't forget to take permission. One should understand that it's their work and they don't want to get interrupted between that.
Carry as minimum objects with you as possible as the more objects you have, the more chances of hitting a sculpture which i'm sure nobody will like.
The lanes are not too wide and on both the sides you'll find tents and sculptures, so you'll have to be careful while walking.
If you visit the place during the month of September and October, you'll find many people with their cameras trying to get a shot of the place.
The place will be full of enthusiasts of different age group. There you will find many new comers and regulars as well.
So, what are you waiting for? Visit the place soon to discover the behind the scenes of the festive season.
The direction tothe place is follows: Kumartuli, Kolkata
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