15th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
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An worker was Looking details of idols for perfection. Durga puja is the biggest festival of west bengal. It is the festival of joy, a festival of good overcomes evil. Durga (deity) represents Good and Holiness and The Asura represents bad and evil. Idols of Durga along with other gods and Asura also worshiped during the puja. Kumortuli Patuapara is a small area in Kolkata,the home of some poor artists who are famous for making idols with clay and bamboo etc.Before durgapuja they were very busy due to the excessive demand of their idols. A worker was preparing idols. the ambiance of the shop was amazing. The way the worker working with the lion idol was very interesting to see. It looks like the worker interacting with the lion in a very slow and calm way to build a trustworthy relationship and the lion looks little bit of nervous to interact with him,

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2017
Date Uploaded: 11.2017
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Copyright: © Rahul Kumar Saha