{"id":122545,"date":"2022-08-16T18:15:14","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T12:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/?p=122545"},"modified":"2022-08-16T11:11:09","modified_gmt":"2022-08-16T05:41:09","slug":"kumortuli-the-traditional-potters-quarter-of-kolkata","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofindia.com\/my-india\/travel\/kumortuli-the-traditional-potters-quarter-of-kolkata","title":{"rendered":"Kumortuli: The Traditional Potters\u2019 Quarter of Kolkata"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kolkata is known as the &#8220;City of Joy&#8221; for all the right reasons. From its rich cultural heritage, historical prominence, and several palaces and museums to its being home to prominent intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore and the world famous Durga Puja, there are many reasons to visit this place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But another reason for which this city is known is Kumortuli. Popularly known for its traditional Potters\u2019 Quarter, this area is a famous locality in Kolkata. It is home to hundreds of families of artisans making clay idols for generations. It is unique as it does not offer visitors any museum or palace to visit. Instead, it let them witness the art that this area is known for.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The clay idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses that are made here adorn the puja pandals not just in Kolkata but in other areas. Another reason to visit Kumortuli is the fact that it has men as well as women artisans. A total of 30 odd women artisans are residing here. It includes Minati Pal, Soma Pal, Kanchi Pal, and Chapa Rani Pal, among others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">History of Kumortuli<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Kumortuli was earlier written as Coomartolly. It came into existence after 1757 when the orders to divide different areas to different types of workers were given. This locality has been sculpting the Hindu god idols since 1950. The idols made here are known for their detailed artwork and unique designs. They are so popular that they are exported to countries like the US, Australia, the UK, and New Zealand.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Things to do in Kumortuli<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can do the following things in Kumortuli<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Witness the art of making clay idols of Hindu Gods and Goddesses<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Visit the artisan\u2019s workshops in the famous Banamali Sarkar Street<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Offer prayer at the Dhakeshwari Mata Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Experience the famous Durga Puja of Kumortuli\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Best time to visit Kumortuli<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best time to visit the Potters\u2019 Quarters is a few months before Durga puja. During this time, shops in the area are filled with complete and incomplete idols of Goddess Durga. This makes it the best time to witness what Kumortuli is known for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How to reach Kumortuli?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can reach the following places in Kumortuli in the following ways\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By Metro<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The best way to reach Kumortuli is by boarding the metro. The nearest metro station to Kumortuli is the Sovabazar Metro Station.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By Road<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can reach Kumortuli after a 30-minute drive from central Kolkata. Taxis can also be hired from here to get this place. Buses and trains can also be taken to reach the Potters&#8217; Quarter of Kolkata.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By Air<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kolkata Airport and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Airport are the best way to reach Kolkata by air. Flights from all major cities in India arrive and depart from here. To reach Kumartuli, hire a cab or take a bus, train, or ferry.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">By Train<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Howrah Railway Station and Sealdah Railway Stations are the major railway stations of Kolkata. Trains for all major cities of India are available here. Taxis or buses or ferries can be taken from here to reach Kumortuli.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Places to visit near Kumortuli<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You can visit the following places near Kumortuli<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dhakeshwari Mata Temple<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Victoria Memorial<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Science City<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kalighat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Zoological Garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Academy of Fine Arts<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Birla Industrial and Technological Garden<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Bow barracks<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Birla Planetarium<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kolkata is known as the &#8220;City of Joy&#8221; for all the right reasons. From its rich cultural heritage, historical prominence, and several palaces and museums to its being home to prominent intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore and the world famous Durga Puja, there are many reasons to visit this place. 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