In pictures: Bhoot Chaturdashi rituals, last-minute preps for Kali Puja and Diwali and more Kolkata news
In pictures: Bhoot Chaturdashi rituals, last-minute preps for Kali Puja and Diwali and more Kolkata news
A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata
My Kolkata Web Desk
Published 30.10.24, 09:23 PM
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple is bathed in a sea of lights on the eve of Kali Puja
Dhruba Halder
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On the occasion of Bhoot Chaturdashi, people illuminate their homes with 14 diyas (clay lamps) and candles and (right) a vendor sells a mix of 14 spinach
Amit Datta
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(Left) An idol of goddess Kali was carried from Kumartuli on the shoulders of the devotees while (right) another idol boarded the bus to reach its mandap
Suvendu Das and Ashim Paul
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Girish Park Five Star Club pandal showcases the essence of old Calcutta with their theme 'Puratoni'
Soumyajit Dey
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On Wednesday morning, people crowded Howrah Mullickghat and Kolaghat flower markets before Kali Puja and Diwali
Sannidh Raychaudhuri and Arnab Dutta
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(Top) People buying lights and other decorative items from Gariahat for Diwali and Kali Puja on Wednesday afternoon and (above) last-minute shopping for firecrackers at Bazi Bazar on Maidan
Soumyajit Dey and My Kolkata
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(Left) A day before Kali Puja, people buy idols of the goddess from VIP Road shopkeepers and (right) a girl in Kumartuli works on a 'munda mala'
Amit Datta
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Street art in front of Nabo Yubok Sangho Kali Puja pandal, also known as Fatakeshto Kali Puja
Suvendu Das
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Biswa Bangla Gate adorned with fairy lights for Kali Puja and Diwali
Satyajit Shaw
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Amherst Street Kali Puja Samity installed a giant solar power torch as 'Shakti ka Pratik'. It was inaugurated by actor Sandipta Sen on Tuesday