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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Saraswati Puja Preparation in Chattogram - Bangladesh

Idol artists painting idols of Goddess Saraswati as preparations intensify ahead of Saraswati Puja, which will be celebrated across Bangladesh. on January 15, 2026 in Chittagong, Bangladesh. Photo by Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Hits Metro Phoenix, Thousands Lose Power 2

Metro Phoenix was hit by a severe thunderstorm on Monday, October 13, causing heavy rain, downed trees, and debris. Tempe was particularly hard hit, with a microburst producing winds up to 70 mph and minor damage at Mountain America Stadium. Over 27,000 customers lost power across the East Valley, Phoenix, Paradise Valley, and Scottsdale. The main storm cell moved out by mid-afternoon, though isolated storms and a flood watch remained in effect until 8 p.m.

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Idol Immersion in India

An idol of Hindu Goddess Durga floats in a pond after immersion in Andawa village, near Prayagraj, India on October 2, 2025. The ritual marked the conclusion of the Durga Puja festival, when devotees submerge idols in water bodies as part of the farewell to the goddess. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Idol Immersion in India

Devotees prepare to immerse idols of goddess Durga as part of Vijaya Dashami and Dussehra celebrations in Siliguri, India on October 2, 2025. The event commemorates the slaying of the demon king Mahishasur by goddess Durga, marking the triumph of good over evil. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Idol Immersion in India

An idol of Hindu Goddess Durga floats in a pond after immersion in Andawa village, near Prayagraj, India on October 2, 2025. The ritual marked the conclusion of the Durga Puja festival, when devotees submerge idols in water bodies as part of the farewell to the goddess. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees smear vermillion on each other during Sindoor Khela on the final day of the Durga Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2, 2025. Durga Puja or Sharadotsav is a annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. The annual five-day Hindu festival worships the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees take part in the ritual during the final day of the Durga Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2, 2025. Durga Puja or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. The annual five-day Hindu festival worships the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees take part in the ritual during the final day of the Durga Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2, 2025. Durga Puja or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. The annual five-day Hindu festival worships the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees take part in the ritual during the final day of the Durga Puja in Dhaka, Bangladesh, October 2, 2025. Durga Puja or Sharadotsav is an annual Hindu festival in South Asia that celebrates worship of the Hindu goddess Durga. The annual five-day Hindu festival worships the goddess Durga, who symbolizes power and the triumph of good over evil in Hindu mythology. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival Ends with Immersion of Idols - India

Hindu devotees immerse icons of the Hindu goddess Durga into the Buriganga River to mark the end of Durga Puja festival in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 02 October 2025. Hindu devotees all over the world celebrated the annual Hindu festival, representing female power and the victory of good over evil. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das /ABACAPRESS.COM

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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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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, 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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Durga Puja Festival - Dhaka

Devotees take part in a ritual 'Sindoor Khela' wherein married women anoint each other with vermilion powder ahead of the immersion of Hindu goddess 'Durga' idols during the Hindu festival of 'Durga Puja' in Dhaka on October 13, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Durga Puja Festival - Dhaka

Devotees take part in a ritual 'Sindoor Khela' wherein married women anoint each other with vermilion powder ahead of the immersion of Hindu goddess 'Durga' idols during the Hindu festival of 'Durga Puja' in Dhaka on October 13, 2024. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM