Kolkata roads get a splash of colour, traditional ‘alpona’ ahead of Durga Puja
City officials and local artists are decorating Kolkata’s streets with vibrant alpona patterns in preparation for the upcoming Durga Puja festival. The traditional floor art, made from rice‑flour paste, is being applied on major thoroughfares and residential lanes to enhance the festive atmosphere. Organisers say the initiative aims to revive cultural heritage while brightening public spaces for residents and visitors.