2013 Durga Pujo >> Work-in-progress Photos 1
Enormous effort and sincerity go into the preparation and presentation of this most cosmopolitan festival. This only makes it the greatest of all community festivals not only in India, but the world over. Our Work-in-Progress is a glimpse of that prelim effort and activity.
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- Pandal structure with plastic boxes
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- Pandal structure being made with wrought iron rods to make a frame
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- Pandal with sculpted wooden structure
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- Pandal being built with effect of stone carvings (using fibre glass)
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- Idols being readied in a Pandal
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- Some idols are made and readied in Pandals – temporary edifices like a temple, made to house the idol.
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- The world famous location for Idol making – Kumartuli in north Kolkata. The lanes become narrower with water-proof covers to save from frequent rains the city is experiencing in September-October 2013
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- Steps of Idol making – After mud, application of primer and paints. Now Lead-free paints are being encouraged to use so that no pollution on immersion in ponds & rivers. Rest of the materials are recyclable.
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- Painting of the EYE is most vital part of the artwork
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- Idols in a pandal, almost finished working.
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- Amidst all the business, some have finished work and have time to relax!
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- Ornaments of varieties are separately prepared. It looks gorgeous but costs less
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- Ornaments for the idols and simple decorative pieces are ready to go with the idols
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- Amazing craftsmanship – example of one work-shop with made idols lined up for delivery. Note the narrowness of the working area
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- Idols being carried to the Pandal – temporary temple edifice built on the streets
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