Khelar Para, Maidan
The chaos and cacophony of central Kolkata stumble upon an island of green quite abruptly where the cityscape seems to fade away and space becomes abundant. The Maidan springs up like a pleasant surprise in…
Kumor Para, Kumartuli
In a humid Sept afternoon, the lanes of Kumartuli, the idol-makers’ enclave in north Kolkata, are busy with preparations for Durga Puja. In its narrow passageways, artisans shape clay into idols, while helpers carry straw…