Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/arts/the-daily-frame-8 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter The Daily Frame Arts Sep 30, 2011 12:06 PM EST An Indian idol-maker draws eyes onto a clay statue of the Hindu goddess Durga in Kumartoli, a Kolkata neighborhood renowned for its artists and idol-making. Monsoon rain and economic stagnation have made it difficult for artisans to finish idols in time for seasonal festivals. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/ AFP/ Getty Images. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
An Indian idol-maker draws eyes onto a clay statue of the Hindu goddess Durga in Kumartoli, a Kolkata neighborhood renowned for its artists and idol-making. Monsoon rain and economic stagnation have made it difficult for artisans to finish idols in time for seasonal festivals. Photo by Diptendu Dutta/ AFP/ Getty Images. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now