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In Images: Kolkata gears up for Lakshmi Puja with idol sales at Kumartuli, alpana decorations at homes
Idols of goddess Lakshmi are sold and purchased at Kumartuli in North Kolkata on Saturday ahead of Lakshmi Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Idols of goddess Lakshmi are sold and purchased at Kumartuli in North Kolkata on Saturday ahead of Lakshmi Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Idols of goddess Lakshmi are sold and purchased at Kumartuli in North Kolkata on Saturday ahead of Lakshmi Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
Idols of goddess Lakshmi are sold and purchased at Kumartuli in North Kolkata on Saturday ahead of Lakshmi Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
A woman draws traditional alpana designs at the entrance of a household in North Kolkata on Saturday, as part of preparations for Lakshmi Puja. Photo: Avishek Mitra/IBNS
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