an image of a shrine with the caption why kumruti, the hub of durga pujo idols is next to the red light district

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Sonagachi Kolkata

Kumortuli in North Kolkata is home to the potters who make idols for Durga Puja. Work goes on here throughout the year, and one can see the idols in various stages of preparation. It is right next to Sonagachi, which is a red light district. The idol of Durga Ma is traditionally made of soil from the Ganga, cowdung, and a pinch of soil from the red light district.

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Kumortuli in North Kolkata is home to the potters who make idols for Durga Puja. Work goes on here throughout the year, and one can see the idols in various sta…

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Sonagachi Kolkata

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