3. Visit The Potters' Quarter At Kumortuli Hidden away in the bylanes of North Kolkata, Kumortuli is where the city's most skilled artisans create stunning clay idols, particularly for Durga Puja.

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Kishori used to work in Kumortuli in North Kolkata, home to the traditional potters of West Bengal. He, his sons, and the team of artisans meet the growing demands of customers by crafting idols ...

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Kumortuli, the famous traditional potters’ quarter in northern Kolkata, is abuzz in the months leading up to the festival. Pics/Karan Shetty ...

Every year, Kishori and his team of eight-nine skilled idol makers, including his sons, leave behind the bustling lanes of Kumortuli in Kolkata to embark on a remarkable journey down south.