Here's why Kumortuli is every art lover's paradise- do visit in your next Kolkata trip

Tripoto
15th Oct 2020

Kumortuli is every art lover's paradise. Be it sketching or photography, art lover's throng this place before all the major pujas to catch a glimpse of idol making.

The ancient art of adding shape to clay and painting the idols in beautiful hues is best seen here. Walk the narrow bylanes and witness generations of culture, heritage and history.

I've visited this place both before Durga Puja and Saraswati Puja.
Watching the idols come to life is a treat for the eyes.
Do visit next time you are in the ' City of Joy'.

Location: North Kolkata ( Sovabazar area)

Reach: by bus, car

Best time to visit: September- October before Durga Pujo

Timings: 6am- 5 pm
Make sure you visit at dusk/ dawn for the best lighting.

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Saraswati idols at Kumortuli- just before painting. How beautiful is this!

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The Saraswati idols in exquisite designs in the narrow bylanes is a feast for the eyes.

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Artsy shots never got easier than on the streets of North Kolkata.

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Pro tip: wear ethnic wear to merge with the background and let your culture shine.

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Lost in art paradise. Who else?

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The bright colours add to the liveliness and cheer all around.

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There's something nostalgic about Kumortuli that tugs at every Bengalee's heartstrings.

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