During Vijaya Dashami in Kolkata, Ankit Ghosh captures the essence of Durga Puja, a festival revered for its cultural richness. He highlights the celebration's atmosphere filled with joy and pride, especially as it marks the festival's culmination. Ghosh features a neighbor performing a kerosene trickâa risky art form that adds to the festive spirit. Despite health issues restricting such acts, the performer's passion shines through as he presents this skill one last time, symbolizing the deep cultural ties and diversity of India's festive landscape, which Ghosh hopes to evoke through his photography.
Ghosh expresses that Durga Puja is deeply ingrained in West Bengal's culture, asserting its unique vibrancy and significance during the festival's grand finale.
Despite his health-related precautions, the performerâs passion drives him to showcase his risky kerosene trick one last time, emphasizing the dedication to preserving cultural arts.
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