City - Calcutta State - WEST BENGAL Country - India
About
The glorious days of Shobhabazar starts with the decision of the British to build, after their decisive win in Battle of Plassey, the new Fort William in the heart of Gobindapur. The inhabitants of the village were compensated and provided with land in Taltala, Kumortuli and Shobhabazar.
Maharaja Naba Krishna Deb started the Durga Puja in Shobhabazar Rajbati(Palace) in 1757. He set a pattern for the puja which became a fashion and a status symbol among the upcoming merchant class of Kolkata. The number of Englishmen attending the family Durga Puja became an index of prestige.
This image was shot during the Durga Puja,2009.The chandeliers,reflected on a glass pane of a family picture, date back to the golden era.The clay image of Goddess Durga can be visualised in the left half of the frame.
Many thanks Nanda.These are the clay models of Hindu Goddess of Durga and her kids.The image had been captured during the annual worship festival of the Goddess, which happens to be a five-day extravaganza and the biggest Hindu festival in this part of India.
Beautiful tones and excellent details to this opulent display of lighting and glittering baubles. Well seen and captured Sabhranil and well done for the excellent and interesting 'about'. Best wishes, always.....Ray
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{K:250401} 9/29/2009