Kumortuli is one of my wish list to be seen at Kolkata. It is really photographer's paradise for the innovative style of idol making .It is such a wonderful place.
Kumortuli (also spelt Kumartuli), is a traditionally potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata (West Bengal. By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kolkata neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to barowari pujas in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods, but a number of idols are exported.
It is one of the seven wonders in Kolkata.
Idol artisans are making the images of gods and goddesses, to be worshipped in large numbers in the mansions all around and later at community pujas in the city and beyond.
Kumortuli images are generally ordered well in advance . Nowadays, Kumortuli’s clientele has extended to America, Europe and Africa, among the Indian communities living there.
Number of idols of Saraswathi are in the making for the forthcoming Saraswathi puja at Kolkata during my visit. Best time to visit this place is during DurgaPuja.
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Kumortuli is one of my wish list to be seen at Kolkata. It is really photographer's paradise for the innovative style of idol making .It is such a wonderful place.
Kumortuli (also spelt Kumartuli, is a traditionally potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata (West Bengal. By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kolkata neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to barowari pujas in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods, but a number of idols are exported.
It is one of the seven wonders in Kolkata.
Idol artisans are making the images of gods and goddesses, to be worshipped in large numbers in the mansions all around and later at community pujas in the city and beyond.
Kumortuli images are generally ordered well in advance and there . Nowadays, Kumortuli’s clientele has extended to America, Europe and Africa, among the Indian communities living there.
Number of idols of Saraswathi are in the making for the forthcoming Saraswathi puja at Kolkata during my visit. Best time to visit this place is during DurgaPuja.
Tags: Kumortuli Kumartuli WestBengal India Kolkata idolmaking festivals DurgaPuja saraswathiPuja Travel tradtion potters clay gods goddesses artisticwork artisans designs Canon PowershotSX60HS
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Kumortuli (also spelt Kumartuli, or the archaic spelling Coomartolly) (Bengali: কুমোরটুলি) is a traditionally potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata (West Bengal. By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kolkata neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to barowari pujas in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods, but a number of idols are exported.It is one of the seven wonders in Kolkata.
Idol artisans are making the images of gods and goddesses, worshipped in large numbers in the mansions all around and later at community pujas in the city and beyond.
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Kumortuli (also spelt Kumartuli, or the archaic spelling Coomartolly) (Bengali: কুমোরটুলি) is a traditionally potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata (West Bengal. By virtue of their artistic productions these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kolkata neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to barowari pujas in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods, but a number of idols are exported.It is one of the seven wonders in Kolkata.
Tags: Kumartuli WestBengal INDIA Kumorthuli idol idolmaking Kolkata traditions clay artisticwork artisans sculptures culture skill gods DurgaPuja Hinduism festivals Canon PowershotSX60HS
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Idol artisans are making the images of gods and goddesses, to be worshipped in large numbers in the mansions all around and later at community pujas in the city and beyond.
Tags: Kumartuli WestBengal INDIA Kumorthuli idol idolmaking Kolkata traditions clay artisticwork artisans sculptures culture skill gods DurgaPuja Hinduism festivals Canon PowershotSX60HS
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