Every year, thousands of artisans are involved in making idols of Goddess Durga for Maha Pujo (Durga Puja) in the Hindu month of Ashwin (September to October).
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| The hay used to create the body |
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| Basic structure of the goddess created with hay on a wooden frame |
The hay-body is covered with a mixture of mud-, clay and rice husks, and allowed to dry.
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| The mud mixture being prepared to coat the hay-bodies |
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| After drying |
As this basic structure, dries, the artisans create fingertips, toes, noses and other fine parts. These are fixed onto the dried body, and finally the idol is painted.
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| The first coat of paint for a beautiful idol |
Article written by: Aishwarya Pramod
Photos by: Lavanya Shanbhogue-Arvind
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