| Name | Chokkhu Daan |
|---|---|
| City | Kolkata, West Bengal |
| Where | in the workshops, Mahalaya; Kumartuli, Mahalaya |
| Listed under | Kumartuli & the Idol Makers, Kumari Puja & the Rituals |
About Chokkhu Daan
The painting of the eyes, done on Mahalaya, about a week before the Puja. It is the moment the idol is considered to come alive.
The painting of the idol’s eyes.
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