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

A quick look at the day that was for Kolkata

My Kolkata Web Desk Published 30.10.24, 09:23 PM
Dakshineswar Kali Temple is bathed in a sea of lights on the eve of Kali Puja
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Dakshineswar Kali Temple is bathed in a sea of lights on the eve of Kali Puja

Dhruba Halder
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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
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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

Amit Datta
(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
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(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

Suvendu Das and Ashim Paul
Girish Park Five Star Club pandal showcases the essence of old Calcutta with their theme 'Puratoni'
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Girish Park Five Star Club pandal showcases the essence of old Calcutta with their theme 'Puratoni'

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

Sannidh Raychaudhuri and Arnab Dutta
(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
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(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

Soumyajit Dey and My Kolkata
(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'
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(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'

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

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

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

Arnab Dutta
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