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World

In an age of AI, Bengal’s artisan hands keep Delhi’s Durga Puja alive

Reported by Ani (asian News International) 9 Oct 2026, 5:30 am IST 1 min read

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With barely a fortnight to go for Durga Puja, CR Park's Kali Bari is turning into a giant workshop, where bamboo, cloth, clay and colour are coming together ahead of the festival. And many of the hands doing the work have travelled from West Bengal, leaving their homes during the festive season for a simple reason: Delhi pays better.

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Section: World
Topics: AI & gadgets
Places: West Bengal, Delhi
First reported by: Ani (asian News International)
Reporter: ani
Published: Friday, 9 October 2026, 5:30 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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