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Workers take an afternoon siesta on a sidewalk in Kumartoli, Kolkata, India. Next to them are Durga Puja idols.
Three sisters at the observance of Eid al-Adha on Red Road in Kolkata, India. Eid al-Adha is the most important Muslim holiday, and Red Road is considered perhaps the most auspicious site in Kolkata. More than 50,000 people pray here en masse. Editorial note: These are the only images captured of this event in 2012 by a foreign photographer.
Hindus bathe en masse in the Hooghly River in observance of Mahalaya, a tribute to deceased relatives, Kolkata, India.
Nighttime view of Lakshmi idols being immersed in the Hooghly Rver - and then immediately taken out to avoid pollution - during Lakshmi Puja, Kolkata, India.
Beautiful organic flowers and vegetables at the Howrah Flower Market, commonly referred to as the largest flower market in Asia. Near Howrah Bridge along the Hooghly River, Kolkata, India.
Orange marigold flowers at the Howrah Flower Market, commonly referred to as the largest flower market in Asia. Near Howrah Bridge along the Hooghly River, Kolkata, India.
Illuminated LED animatronic figures on display in Gariahat, Kolkata, India, during the Durga Puja festival.
The main outdoor space at the Howrah Flower Market, commonly referred to as the largest flower market in Asia. Near Howrah Bridge along the Hooghly River, Kolkata, India.
Idols are pulled from the Hooghly River with a crane during the Durga Puja festival, Kolkata, India. The idols are immersed by residents during the festival, but policy changes say they have to be pulled out immediately afterwards to avoid polluting the river.
A pandal from the Durga Puja festival is disassembled in Kalighat, Kolkata, India. They will leave behind Lakshmi, who has her own festival after Durga Puja.