Visit Kumartuli in Kolkata Durga idols ...

If you have the intricate beauty of the idols of Goddess Durga during Durga Puja festival admired in Calcutta than you ever wondered how they are made. It is actually possible to see the idols of the hand. Where? City Potter Kumartuli in north Kolkata.

Regulation of Kumartuli, meaning "place of the potter" (Kumar = potters. Tuli = location), 300 years old. It was formed by a group of potters in the area in search of a better life. Today about 150 families live there, living carving idols of various festivals.

With the approach of Durga Puja, thousands of artisans are (many of which are involved in other areas) industriously fight over 550 workshops to the idols of Durga complement to the festival in time. What is encouraging that the idols made of organic materials such as bamboo and clay. This is different from the idols of Ganesh, which are usually made of plaster for the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi, especially in Mumbai.

Most idols of Durga are by lesser-known artisans, the experimental are made. However, there are some big names, the traditional models, the deep devotion are to inspire. Such a person is Ramesh Chandra Pal, who works from his studio in Nabakrishna Raja Street. It's always a race to see their idols Durga Puja.

If you like art, you should not miss Kumartuli. But anyway, this is a place that offers a single dose of culture. The maze of streets and alleys of the team with mankind and the gods and goddesses in various stages of development closely. Walk through them and see the artists at work, is a fascinating world, in a world in front of you.

Is one thing to keep in mind is that the area is a bit dirty and run down - but do not let this put you off it!

Where is Kumartuli?

Kumartuli is located north of Calcutta. The headquarters Banamali Sarkar Street.

Directions to Kumartuli?

It is easier to take a taxi (about 30 minutes from downtown Calcutta) in Kumartuli. Otherwise, buses and trains to go. The nearest train station is Sovabazar meters. Sovabazar Start Ghat (along the Ganges) is also nearby. A walk to the river is useful, you get to see old houses and Gothic Victorian. From here you can take a boat to the center of Kolkata.

Tours to Kumartuli

Prefer a guide? Confirm this tour is appealing the special goddess of Calcutta Photo Tours offered, and the walks in this Kumartuli in Kolkata on.

When is the best time to visit Kumartuli?

Decision idol for various festivals that occur most of the time from June to January. Of course, the biggest opportunity Durga Puja. There is usually a variety of activities about 20 days before the feast of the Durga Puja begins, get all the work is completed. About a week before the beginning of the Durga Puja - Traditionally, the eyes of the goddess are (in a ritual called cheap Chokkhu Daan) drawn on Mahalaya. Interesting.

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