Kumartuli doors closed for shutterbugs this season

Kumartuli — the hub for photography enthusiasts who wander around through its alleys this time of the year to shoot clay idols in low light and cramped spaces — has banned the entry of amateur photographers and foreigners this year as a precautionary measure to prevent possible spread of Covid-19 infection. Banners declaring the directive have come up at the five-acre potters’ colony that has already taken a massive hit in terms of business with 90% dip in orders from abroad and city clubs cutting down on idol budgets.

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