Yagna to wish Team India luck, Chhath Puja prep and other news in pictures from Kolkata

Last-minute touches being lent to idols of goddess Jagaddhatri in Kumartuli even as (right) foreigners roam the potters’ neighbourhood on Saturday

Ashim Paul

A ‘mahayagna’ was organised at Patuli market on Saturday to pray for India’s victory in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup final on Sunday

Arnab Dutta

(Top) Sugarcane on sale for Chhath Puja on Kharna on Saturday and (above) an artificial pond being constructed near Prince Anwar Shah Road for Pehli Arghya and Doosri Arghya

Ashim Paul

Writer, child-rights activist and actor Nandana Dev Sen uploaded this photograph early on Saturday with the caption: ‘I can’t believe Thanksgiving is just a week away! Such lovely memories of this special holiday. I’m thankful for all the #smiles that fill my life ♥️ #ThrowbackThursday #GoodThursday #ThankfulThursday #thanksgiving2023 #grateful #gratitude #thursdayvibes #holiday #thankful #thursdaymorning #Throwback #thanksgiving #holidays’

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