Durga puja organisers across Kolkata performed the khunti puja rituals on Sunday on the occasion of Rath Yatra. At Kanthalbagan Sarbojonin Pujo Committee, children dressed up as Jaganath, Balaram and Subhadra. Malpuas of one metre diameter were made on the occasion. The Entally puja has Blue City as its theme this year
Arnab DuttaMayor Firad Hakim and minister Chandrima Bhattacharya inaugurated khunti puja at Hindustan Club (top left). The ritual was also performed at Deshapriya Park on Sunday in the presence of mayoral council member Debashis Kumar (top right). Khunti puja of Golf Green Sarada Utsav Puja Committee was also held on Sunday (below)
My KolkataArtisans at Kumartuli are working relentlessly to finish the idols for dispatch to international destinations. (Top) This year, artists China Paul and Mintu Paul have used lead-free paint keeping in mind how harmful lead is for the environment and also causes health hazards. (Bottom) Artist Jayanta Paul puts the finishing touches to an idol that will be sent to New Jersey. Only 94 days are left for Durga Puja
Ashim Paul and Arnab Dutta