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Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor at the Royal Palace, on November 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has imposed the Collar of the Insigne Orden del Toisón de Oro on Her Majesty Queen Sofía, for "her dedication and devotion to the service of Spain and the Crown". Felipe González, Miguel Herrero y Rodríguez de Miñón and Miquel Roca i Junyent were also decorated. FAMOUS José Oliva / Europa Press 11/21/2025

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Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor at the Royal Palace, on November 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has imposed the Collar of the Insigne Orden del Toisón de Oro on Her Majesty Queen Sofía, for "her dedication and devotion to the service of Spain and the Crown". Felipe González, Miguel Herrero y Rodríguez de Miñón and Miquel Roca i Junyent were also decorated. FAMOUS José Oliva / Europa Press 11/21/2025

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Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

Spanish Royals At Royal Reception - Madrid

The Infanta Sofia and Princess Leonor at the Royal Palace, on November 21, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). King Felipe VI has imposed the Collar of the Insigne Orden del Toisón de Oro on Her Majesty Queen Sofía, for "her dedication and devotion to the service of Spain and the Crown". Felipe González, Miguel Herrero y Rodríguez de Miñón and Miquel Roca i Junyent were also decorated. FAMOUS José Oliva / Europa Press 11/21/2025

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A woman brings her child, dressed in green, to the Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. Their presence highlights the passing of religious traditions and devotion to Imam Hussain across generations. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A man flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

The blood of a man that flagellate himselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Women join the Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025. Their presence reflects the collective mourning for Imam Hussain and the deep religious devotion shared by the community. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Three men flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 4, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite woman carries a flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025, the eighth day of the Islamic holy month. Part of the Ashura mourning period, the event commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain through rituals like chest-beating and elegy recitations, reflecting deep religious devotion amid heightened political sensitivities. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite child holds a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 3, 2025, the seventh day of the Islamic holy month. The event, mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflects both religious devotion and political expression in a sensitive region Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

men flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 4, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

People gather around a large Palestinian flag and beat their chests during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The ritual mourning for Imam Hussain is intertwined with political solidarity for Palestine, reflecting the fusion of religious devotion and regional tensions. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A man flagellate themselves with blades during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India, on July 3, 2025. The traditional ritual mourns the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, reflecting deep religious devotion during the Islamic holy month of Muharram Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite man carries a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025, the eighth day of the Islamic holy month. Part of the 10-day Ashura mourning period, the event commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Dressed in black, participants engage in chest-beating and recite elegies as expressions of grief and solidarity. The inclusion of political symbols like the Palestinian flag reflects the intersection of religious devotion and political sentiment in a region marked by heightened sensitivities and security measures. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Dervishes gather with worshippers during a celebration at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Dervishes gather with worshippers during a celebration at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder worshipper prays during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes toss their hair during ritual movements in Toorq, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A worshipper closes his eyes in prayer at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A young Qadiri dervish takes part in a ritual at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A boy stands among worshippers at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A participant strikes his head with a sword during the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Such acts of self-denial are part of the Qadiri dervishes’ expression of devotion on the Prophet’s birthday. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A participant strikes his head with a sword during the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Such acts of self-denial are part of the Qadiri dervishes’ expression of devotion on the Prophet’s birthday. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A man wearing a green head covering and symbolic tools participates in the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A man wearing a green head covering and symbolic tools participates in the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes toss their hair during ritual movements in Toorq, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

Procession of The Virgen De Los Reyes, Patron Saint of Seville - Spain

The Virgin of the Kings through the streets of Seville. August 15, 2025 in Seville, Andalusia (Spain). Seville celebrates the traditional procession of the Virgen de los Reyes, patron saint of the city and its Archdiocese. The image travels around the Cathedral in an act of great devotion and popular roots. Photo by Francisco J. Olmo/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli Sculptors Prepare for Festival Season - India

Kumartuli, Kolkata's historic potters' quarter, is renowned for its centuries-old tradition of crafting clay idols, especially for the Durga Puja festival. Artisans sculpt elaborate figures of Hindu deities from straw and clay inside narrow, open-air workshops in this densely populated neighborhood in northern Kolkata, India, on August 5, 2025. The area dates back to the early 18th century, when potters were commissioned to create idols for wealthy Bengali households. Today, Kumartuli supplies thousands of handcrafted idols not only to cities across India but also to international communities celebrating Durga Puja. As the festival approaches, the pace of work intensifies, with sculptors of all ages and skill levels contributing to the creation of goddess Durga, Ganesh, Kartik, Lakshmi, and Saraswati. The craft blends spiritual devotion with generational artistry, sustaining a vital cultural heritage that continues to thrive amid urban transformation. Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty/Middle East Images/ABACAPRE

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