The pleasant, cool breeze, with a hint of sweetness in it and the fragrance of shiuli (Coral Jasmine), the city of Kolkata needs no decoration when the Durga Pujo season has its advent. The entire city comes together to prepare for the arrival of Maa Durga with her four kids - Laxmi, Saraswati, Ganesh, and Kartik. It is celebrated in the same way as you would celebrate when the daughter of your house comes back with her kids from her in-laws to stay with you for a few days.
The most highlighted thing about Durga Pujo is the pandals (tents) that are erected with creative, exclusive themes every year. However, what deserves the most recognition is definitely the mesmerising town of Kumartuli.
The Fairy Land Of Kumartuli
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The place where the presence of Devi can be felt the most strongly is Kumartuli itself. She is born into her idol form in that very place, every single year and is immersed in the holy Ganga which flows right by.
Kumartuli is an abode to hundreds of artisans who craft the idol of Devi Durga and every other gods and goddesses. They deliver these idols in not just Kolkata but all around the world!
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Create, Sleep, Repeat
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You would be mesmerised to see a number of artisans who have never gone to a mainstream institution, being so learned and well-skilled. Their life revolves around creating the idols of the supreme beings; they breathe the mud that they create with, they eat it and they die in it. The artisans who reside in the streets of this magical part of the city, have dedicated themselves to this duty for an eternity.
Their craftsmanship is beyond phenomenal. Capturing the most precise expressions and moulding the clay with the most accuracy, runs in their blood and hence comes naturally to them.
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Delivering Happiness Worldwide
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Bengalis all around the world reminisce about their homes the most during the festivities of Durga Puja. To make it feel even a little bit like home, you would catch a group of Bengalis celebrating their grandest festival even in towns of foreign nations. Thanks to places like Kumartuli that aim to deliver this happiness to people from all over the world. The artisans transfer the waves of joy that run within them to all those who bring the idol home.