Photojournalist Bikas Rauniar documented Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata and Guwahati, focusing on elaborate pandals and artistic displays.
Festivals like Durga Puja support local artists, craftsmen, and small businesses, and reshape daily city life for millions during the celebration.
Watch Bikas Rauniar's photo essay in the Kathmandu Post for visual coverage of this year's pandals.