In pics: Durga Puja over, it’s time for Kolkatans to bring goddess of wealth and prosperity Lakshmi home
In pics: Durga Puja over, it’s time for Kolkatans to bring goddess Lakshmi home
Kumartuli studios and shops see rush of buyers on the eve of Kojagari Lakshmi Puja
My Kolkata Web DeskKolkata
Published 27.10.23, 04:03 PM
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A Kumartuli artist lends finishing touches to ‘shoras’ with images of goddess Lakshmi on Friday
All photographs by Arnab Dutta
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The faithful browse through idols of goddess Lakshmi on Friday. Kojagari Lakshmi Puja 2023 will take place on October 28, 2023 between 10:55 pm and 11:46 pm. Purnima tithi will last 50 minutes, beginning at 4.17 am on October 28 and end at 1.53 am on October 29, 2023
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A devotee takes home an idol of Lakshmi of her choice with the face covered by veil
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A porter carries an idol of Lakshmi from one of the studios in Kumartuli
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An elderly man takes an idol of Lakshmi in a yellow taxi
