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Miniature clay-idols are being taken from the artisan's studio by the family-members for performing rituals & worshiping during Durga-puja celebration in the residence. These families generally have the tradition of celebrating Durga-ritual every year and for pandemic restrictions, they have cut-short the size of the idol this time which otherwise are 5-6 ft on an average by default & are transported using at least mini-truck.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2021
Date Uploaded: 11.2021
Photo Location: Kolkata, India
Camera: NIKON Z 6_2
Copyright: © Amitava Chandra