Gary Mehigan’s Kolkata visit, end of Durga Puja 2022, Red Road Carnival and more

Masterchef Australia judge Gary Mehigan was in Kolkata to soak in the spirit of Durga Puja. The celebrity chef did the ‘dhunuchi naach’ at a puja in Kolkata and shared his experience on Instagram. “Never have I seen crowds like this… and it’s 24/7… millions of people celebrating Durga Puja,” he posted. The Melbourne-based chef has been touring India for a new project for NatGeo India, and additionally for Discovery Kids. He visited India after three years

Ashtami ‘bhog’ being served for lunch at Sports Council Sarbojanin, Baguiati, on October 3, Monday

Pandal-hoppers throng Hindustan Park's Durga puja on Navami, Tuesday, October 4. The organisers paid tribute to artisans who worked day and night to make the pandals look beautiful and attractive. Titled ‘Jonaki theke Agnisikha’, the pandal's theme highlighted the efforts of these unsung heroes. The pandal was conceptualised and designed by artist Raju Sarkar

Visitors at the Tridhara puja pandal on Thursday, October 6, a day after Dashami. People who did not venture out during the Puja rush flocked to major pandals a day later to make sure they didn’t miss out on the festivities

Women participate in ‘dhunuchi naach’ at north Kolkata’s Tal Betal Club during the immersion rituals on Thursday, October 6

An idol of goddess Durga being immersed on Friday, October 7

Dancers seen rehearsing for the Red Road Durga Puja Carnival on October 7, Friday

Devotees shop for Lakshmi Puja essentials at Lake Market on Friday, October 8

Dancers perform at the Red Road Durga Puja Carnival on October 8, Saturday. The event saw a wide variety of performances and motorbike stunts. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee was the chief guest at the carnival

An idol procession in progress at the Red Road carnival on October 8. All pujas that won the Biswa Bangla Sharad Samman 2022 showcased their idols before dignitaries and carnival attendees