Mahalaya in Kolkata: Kumartuli & The Arrival of Maa Durga

⏱️ 2 Hours | 👥 Small Group | 🌐 English + Bengali + Hindi

🕐 Choose Your Time Slot

Select the time that works best for you:

6:00–8:00 AM | 8:00–10:00 AM | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM | 4:00–6:00 PM

Please mention your preferred slot while booking.

✨ Experience

Before Kolkata lights up for Durga Puja, Maa Durga begins her journey in the hands of Kumartuli’s artisans.

Join us for a cultural walk through Kumartuli, Kolkata’s legendary idol-making quarter. Explore living workshops where bamboo, straw and clay are transformed into magnificent idols of Maa Durga. See idols at different stages of creation, meet artisans where possible, and discover generations of craftsmanship behind one of Bengal’s most celebrated traditions. We’ll also explore the cultural significance of Mahalaya, Pitri Paksha and Tarpan, discover the historic surroundings of North Kolkata, experience the atmosphere along the Ganges, and take a short ferry ride toward Howrah. Along the way, we’ll pause for a cup of local chai and a Bengali snack.

🗺️ What We’ll Experience:—

🏺 Kumartuli: Explore Kolkata’s famous idol-making quarter

🎨 From Clay to Maa Durga: See how the idols take shape

🧑‍🎨 Meet the Artisans: Discover the people behind the craft

🪔 Mahalaya & Tarpan: Understand their traditions and cultural significance

🏘️ Old Kolkata: Explore historic lanes and living heritage

🌊 The Ganges: Experience the river and its cultural atmosphere

⛴️ Ferry Ride: See Kolkata and Howrah from the water

☕ Chai & Local Snack: Enjoy a taste of everyday Kolkata

🎟️ Pricing:—

👥 Group: ₹1,499/person | Maximum 20 guest

🔒 Private: ₹3,000/person | Maximum 6 guest

✅ Included —

• English/Hindi/Bengali-speaking local host

• Guided Kumartuli exploration

• Cultural & historical storytelling

• Artisan/workshop visit, subject to accessibility

• Ferry ticket

• Chai + local snack

• Small-group experience

❌ Not Included —

• Hotel pickup/drop-off

• Personal shopping

• Additional food/drinks

• Personal expenses

• Donations or tips

• Photography/videography charges inside Kumartuli workshops

• Anything which is not mentioned in inclusion

📍 Meeting Point:—

Start: Lal Mandir, beside Shobhabazar Metro, Gate No. 3, Shobhabazar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700005

🚇 Nearest Metro: Shobhabazar Sutanuti (Gate No. 3)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stop: C.R. Avenue - Shobhabazar Metro

🚆 Nearest Railway Station: Bagbazar

End: Howrah Ferry Terminal or Bagbazar Ferry

👟 Good to Know:—

• Comfortable footwear is recommended. This is a walking experience through narrow and sometimes crowded lanes.
• Please carry an umbrella and water bottle.
• Photography is welcome in public areas, but please ask permission before photographing artisans or people participating in rituals.
• Photography inside Kumartuli potters’ workshops/premises may be chargeable. If you wish to take photographs or shoot videos inside such premises, any applicable photography/videography fee must be paid directly by the participant.
• No religious participation is required. Come with curiosity, respect and an open mind.

🔎 Discover Kolkata Beyond the Tourist Trail

Mahalaya • Durga Puja • Kumartuli • Maa Durga • Kolkata Culture • Bengali Culture • Old Kolkata • Ganges • Tarpan • Idol Making • Artisan Experience • Mahalaya Morning

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