The biggest festival in West Bengal, Durga Puja, is almost here, and people are very enthusiastic as the dates approach. Kolkata is getting ready with beautifully decorated tents, each with its own special theme. Workers are putting in the final details on idols and these tents. Here's a peek into how the lively City of Joy prepares for this massive celebration! (PTI)
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Porters carry an clay idol of goddess Durga from clay modellers studio to worship place for the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.(PTI)
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Idols of Goddess Durga at a clay modelling studio before being transported to puja pandals ahead of Durga Puja in Kolkata.(PTI)
A security official with a sniffer dog inspects during final preparation where Ayodhya's Ram Temple comes alive at a community Durga Puja pandal, ahead of Durga Puja festival in Kolkata. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is likely to come tomorrow to inaugurate this puja pandal.(PTI)
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A boat-shaped community puja pandal being prepared ahead of the Durga Puja festival in Kolkata.(PTI)
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