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Mahishasura in the Making

A dark, moody sculpture of a person with an expressive face, partially obscured by rugged wooden planks. The background features twisting, pipe-like structures.

“Mahishasura in the Making”
Location: Kumortuli, India 
Date: July 2025
Photographer: Anuvab Sarkar
Affiliation: Graduate Student
Home Country: India
Category: Arts & Culture
2026 International Photography Exhibition

“I took this photo in Kumortuli, Kolkata while artisans were preparing idols for Durga Puja. The unfinished clay figure of Mahishasur fascinated me because it reveals the human craftsmanship behind a familiar mythological story before it becomes part of the celebration.”