In Photos: Kolkata Prepares To Welcome Goddess Durga
Durga Puja preparations are in full swing across India as artisans put finishing touches on Goddess Durga idols, workers build elaborate pandals and markets stock up on festive goods. From traditional craftsmanship to grand decorations, the preparations capture the colour, devotion and anticipation surrounding one of India’s biggest festivals
A worker paints an installation, themed on Rajasthan’s traditional festival 'Gangaur' for a ‘pandal’ ahead of the ‘Durga Puja’ festival, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
An artist works on an artwork depicting Rajasthani festival ‘Gangaur’ at a community 'pandal' as preparations are underway ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
Workers prepare installations for a community 'pandal' as preparations are underway ahead of Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
People pass by unfinished sculptures of Goddess Durga covered in plastic sheets amid rain, as preparations are underway ahead of the Durga Puja festival, at Kalighat Patuapara area, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. | Photo: PTI
Workers prepare installations for a ‘pandal’ ahead of the ‘Durga Puja’ festival, in Kolkata, Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026. | Photo: PTI/Swapan Mahapatra
An artisan crafts a large leg for a 'Durga Puja' pandal ahead of the festival, in Kolkata, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. | Photo: PTI
An artisan paints Goddess Durga at Kumartuli ahead of the Durga Puja festival, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. | Photo: PTI
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