An artist paints idols of Hindu warrior goddess Durga, who destroys demons to prevail over evil. – Photo by AP

An Indian laborer is seen atop a building under construction at the venue for the upcoming Durga Puja, or Durga Prayers. – Photo by AP

Artisans work on idols of Hindu goddess Durga by the side of a road in Kolkata. – Photo by AP

Artisans work on idols of Hindu Goddess Durga and other Hindu Gods at a workshop. – Photo by AP

An artist sits on a bamboo scaffold while working on an idol of Hindu Goddess. – Photo by AP

Indians load an idol of Hindu Goddess Durga into a truck to be transported to a place of worship, at a workshop. – Photo by AP

An artist walks by idols of Hindu warrior goddess. – Photo by AP