Every Durga Puja season, thousands of visitors head to Barisha Club in Kolkata not just to admire a grand pandal, but to experience a story. Behind many of these thought-provoking themes is Rintu Das, one of Bengal’s most respected Durga Puja theme artists. Though he doesn’t sculpt the idols himself, his ideas shape some of…
Every Durga Puja has lights. Every Durga Puja has crowds. Every Durga Puja has a theme. But only a handful have a soul. Step inside a pandal designed by Susanta Shibani Paul and you notice something unusual. The noise fades. The rush slows down. Visitors stop talking without realizing it. The space does not demand…
Some artists paint on canvas. Some sculpt clay. But a rare few transform faith, culture, and imagination into unforgettable experiences. Sanatan Dinda belongs to that extraordinary league. Born and raised in the historic lanes of Kumartuli, Kolkata’s legendary artisan quarter, Sanatan grew up in a world where the scent of wet clay mingled with creativity….
On the quiet edge of Sarsuna, where Kolkata slowly fades into a world that feels part city, part town, and part village, stands Chander Haat-the creative home of artist Bhabatosh Sutar. Born in Bangladesh in 1974, Sutar arrived in Kolkata as a seven-year-old with his family, carrying little more than hope. Life was difficult. His…