A Vishwakarma clay idol wrapped in a plastic sheet to protect it from rain being ferried out of Kumartuli on Friday afternoon. This year, Vishwakarma puja is on Saturday, September 17.
Amit Datta/My KolkataHeavy rain on Friday afternoon damaged kites at a shop in Baguiati area. Rain also played spoilsport for kite sellers.
Amit Datta/My KolkataWith Durga Puja a fortnight away, artisans, running against time, are working on a war-footing at Kumartuli on Friday.
Amit Datta/My KolkataKids negotiate with a kite seller at a shop in north Kolkata.
Ashim Paul/My Kolkata