Bengali artisans make Surat Navratri unique

Over 200 exceptional master craftsmen from Kolkata descend in the diamond capital, Surat, for the annual Durga Puja celebrations. Although they are in great demand in West Bengal, these artists have decided to go to Surat anyhow. The abundance of idol manufacturers in West Bengal is a major factor driving the migration of skilled workers to other states, notably Surat.

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