Lopamudra Talukdar
Lopamudra Talukdar, a Kolkata-based photographer, specializes in street, travel, documentary, and sports photography. She has covered the FIFA World Cups in Russia (2018) and Qatar (2022), showcasing her versatility behind the lens. Deeply passionate about human stories, she immerses herself in bustling cities and remote regions, capturing raw emotions, resilience, and everyday life. Her ability to connect with communities allows her to document intimate moments that reflect authenticity and depth.
Her work has been featured in prestigious exhibitions and international publications. As a FujiFilm X-Photographer and global ambassador, she mentors aspiring photographers, leading workshops and curated photo tours in Romania, Cuba, Vietnam, Mexico, and India. Through her evocative imagery, she continues to highlight untold stories, amplify marginalized voices, and inspire positive social change.
About Work
Lopamudra Talukdar’s photography captures the essence of India’s festival season, where streets come alive with music, the scent of incense, and a kaleidoscope of colors. At the heart of these celebrations are women—the keepers of tradition, the pillars of strength, and the weavers of family bonds. Her images highlight their presence in every ritual, from the joyous chaos of Holi, where they dance with abandon, their faces adorned in vibrant hues, to the serene moments of prayer during Durga Puja, their eyes reflecting flickering flames of devotion.
This series is a tribute to their resilience and grace, celebrating how they uphold cultural heritage. Whether engaged in rituals, decorating homes, or leading prayers, these women embody the spirit of Indian festivities. Through Bagchi’s lens, their stories come to life, emphasizing the enduring power of tradition in shaping the identity of Indian womanhood.
Durga Puja concludes with the immersion procession, often featuring the captivating ‘Dhunuchi Naach,’ a fire dance performed by Bengali women in traditional red and white saris.
A vibrant celebration of womanhood, Sindoor Khela is a highlight of the Durga Puja immersion procession, where married women joyfully adorn each other with vermilion.
In stark contrast to their typically secluded and colorless lives, Hindu widows in Vrindavan, India, participate in the vibrant Holi festival, briefly reclaiming joy and color.
Amidst the fervor of the Durga Puja immersion, Sindoor Khela unfolds, a vibrant ceremony where married women exchange vermilion, a symbol of good fortune and marital harmony.
The vibrant ‘Dhunuchi Naach,’ with its swirling fire and smoke, accompanies the Durga Puja immersion, as women in traditional Bengali attire bid farewell to the goddess.
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