Godmakers of Kumartuli

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Kolkata: A splash of colours is bound to overwhelm visitors journeying through the narrow lanes of North Kolkata to reach Kumartuli- the Godmakers' abode where nimble fingers worked relentlessly in the past months to put finishing touches to Durga idols while a soft strain of light peeps into the dim-lit rooms of the artisans.

A first-time visitor would find it hard to tell that the crammed little corners hold huge Durga idols on their way to puja pandals. Ashok Pal, an idol maker, shared the history of a place where godmakers live with weary dreams.

Text and images: IBNS