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Kolkata Artists Bring Durga Puja Spirit to Pune
15 Oct
Summary
- Artists are adding final touches to Durga idols in Pune.
- Traditional sculpting uses bamboo, straw, and river clay.
- The idols are prepared for the upcoming Durga Puja festivities.
As the festive season approaches, artists originating from Kolkata are meticulously completing the Durga idols at various locations in Pune, including Bhosale Nagar and Khadki. This traditional art form begins with the creation of a robust skeleton using bamboo and straw, providing the foundational structure for the deity.
Upon this framework, artisans skillfully apply layers of river clay, a material deeply associated with purity and sacred rituals. This painstaking process culminates in the creation of magnificent idols, ready to be venerated during the upcoming Durga Puja, a significant Hindu festival celebrated with immense fervor.