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From bajras to narkel naru, Kolkata markets come alive ahead of Lakshmi Puja 2025

As Durga Puja festivities abate, the city’s markets are bustling again as people prepare to welcome Goddess Lakshmi home

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 06.10.25, 01:37 PM
The festive spirit in Kolkata shows no sign of subsiding as the city prepares for Lakshmi Puja, which follows close on the heels of Durga Puja
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The festive spirit in Kolkata shows no sign of subsiding as the city prepares for Lakshmi Puja, which follows close on the heels of Durga Puja

Photos: Soumyajit Dey
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On Monday, markets across the city witnessed brisk sales as people step out to buy puja essentials
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On Monday, markets across the city witnessed brisk sales as people step out to buy puja essentials

At Lake Market, vendors lined their stalls with earthen Lakshmi patachitra, bajra (boats made from banana stems), dhan (grains of rice), and colourful idols of Goddess Lakshmi
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At Lake Market, vendors lined their stalls with earthen Lakshmi patachitra, bajra (boats made from banana stems), dhan (grains of rice), and colourful idols of Goddess Lakshmi

From narkel naru and tiler naru to kheer and narkel chapa sandesh — the street-side stalls fill the air with a sweet aroma
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From narkel naru and tiler naru to kheer and narkel chapa sandesh — the street-side stalls fill the air with a sweet aroma

Handcrafted bajra (boat) carved from banana stem and are decorated and sold ready-made in the markets
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Handcrafted bajra (boat) carved from banana stem and are decorated and sold ready-made in the markets

These are placed in ponds or tanks, symbolising prosperity and honouring the goddess of wealth
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These are placed in ponds or tanks, symbolising prosperity and honouring the goddess of wealth

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