In pictures - Kolkata’s kite shops abuzz ahead of Vishwakarma Puja
In pictures: Kolkata’s kite shops abuzz ahead of Vishwakarma Puja
Kite shops across the city were stacked with options as excitement is sky-high for the festival
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Published 16.09.25, 02:27 PM
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Ahead of Vishwakarma Puja on September 17, shops in north Kolkata are full of kites of different kinds as Kolkatans shop for new designs made specifically for the festival
Photos: Soumyajit Dey and Amit Datta
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For children, ready-made plastic kites with Chhota Bheem, Minions, Doremon and other cartoon characters make for quirky designs at shops in Dum Dum, ranging from Rs 20-50
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Not just a festive celebration, but also a celebration of the city, kites with Kolkata motifs were available at shops near Santosh Mitra Square for Rs 20
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A king of spades kite although was one of the popular picks at Dum Dum
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No celebration of Vishwakarma is incomplete without a kite with an imprint of the lord. This one was available for Rs 15 near Santosh Mitra Square
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With Durga Puja just around the corner, Durga-themed kites were popular too
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India Kite Shop at Santosh Mitra Square and this shop in Dum Dum were the go-to spots for kite shopping for those gearing up to celebrate the festival
