Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Kolkata Artisans Struggle as Rain Damages Durga Idols
In Kolkata, the people who make the Durga statues for the Durga Puja festival are having a hard time.
Heavy rain flooded their workshops, damaging some of the statues and making it difficult to deliver them on time.
The artisans are worried because the festival is coming up soon.
They are working hard to fix the damage and hope the weather improves so they can finish their work and deliver all the statues on time.
The rain even flooded the nearby pandal, adding to their problems.
Heavy rain in Kolkata caused flooding in Kumartuli, the area known for Durga idol makers.
Idol makers faced damage to their creations and delays in deliveries.
The flooding made it difficult for artisans to move around and work.
Artisans are racing against time with Shasthi only five days away.
The forecast of more rain has added to the artisans' anxiety.
- Who
- Kumartuli idol makers
- What
- Are dealing with damage and delays due to heavy rain.
- When
- Dwitiya morning, with Shasthi approaching
- Where
- Kumartuli, Kolkata
- Why
- Heavy rainfall caused flooding in the area.
- Event
- Durga Puja
- Location
- Kumartuli, Kolkata
- Cause of Damage
- Heavy Rain and Flooding
- Affected
- Durga Idol Makers
- Impact
- Idol Damage, Delivery Delays
- Key Figures
- Mala Pal, Jhantu Paul, Kartick Pal
