In pictures: Bhoot Chaturdashi rituals, last-minute preps for Kali Puja and Diwali and more Kolkata news

Dakshineswar Kali Temple is bathed in a sea of lights on the eve of Kali Puja

On the occasion of Bhoot Chaturdashi, people illuminate their homes with 14 diyas (clay lamps) and candles and (right) a vendor sells a mix of 14 spinach

(Left) An idol of goddess Kali was carried from Kumartuli on the shoulders of the devotees while (right) another idol boarded the bus to reach its mandap

Girish Park Five Star Club pandal showcases the essence of old Calcutta with their theme 'Puratoni'

On Wednesday morning, people crowded Howrah Mullickghat and Kolaghat flower markets before Kali Puja and Diwali

(Top) People buying lights and other decorative items from Gariahat for Diwali and Kali Puja on Wednesday afternoon and (above) last-minute shopping for firecrackers at Bazi Bazar on Maidan

(Left) A day before Kali Puja, people buy idols of the goddess from VIP Road shopkeepers and (right) a girl in Kumartuli works on a 'munda mala'

Street art in front of Nabo Yubok Sangho Kali Puja pandal, also known as Fatakeshto Kali Puja

Biswa Bangla Gate adorned with fairy lights for Kali Puja and Diwali

Amherst Street Kali Puja Samity installed a giant solar power torch as 'Shakti ka Pratik'. It was inaugurated by actor Sandipta Sen on Tuesday