Mobsea Logo
Home

Creation of the sculptures

Durga Puja

<
^
>

Creation of the sculptures

The entire process of creation of the sculptures murti from the collection of clay to the ornamentation is a holy process, supervised by rites and other rituals. On the Hindu date of Akshaya Tritiya when the Ratha Yatra is held, clay for the sculptures is collected from the banks of a river, preferably the Ganges. There is ageold custom of collecting a handful of soil punya mati from the nishiddho pallis of Calcutta, literally forbidden territories, where sex workers live, and adding it to the clay mixture which goes into the making of the Durga sculpture.[citation needed] After the required rites, the clay is transported. An important event is Chakkhu Daan, literally donation of the eyes. Starting with Devi Durga, the eyes of the sculptures are painted on Mahalaya or the first day of the pujas. Before painting on the eyes, the artisans fast for a day and eat only vegetarian food.Many Pujas in and around Kolkata buy their sculptures from Kumartuli also Kumortuli, an artisans town in north Calcutta.


<
^
>

Countdown begins for Durga Puja celebration in West Bengal
Durga Puja in Indonesia
Names
Environmental impact
Creation of the sculptures
Durga Chalisa
Themebased pujas and pandals
Durga Puja in Badkulla Nadia
Durga Puja Thali
Durga Puja in Siliguri
Story Of Durga Puja
Appearance of Durga
More ...


Test your English Language
Musical Instruments
Gorgeous Castles Around The World
American Cities Where You Dont Need A Car
Weird Books
Incredible Sea Arches Around the World
Top Players in MLB History
Best Street Artists In The World
Fashion Trends That Didnt Survive the 90s
Precautions while using Induction Cooker
Mountain Biking
Breathtaking Arabic Mehndi Designs
Best Ways to Propose a Girl
Celebrities Who Are Flying Solo This Valentines Day
Largest Deserts of the World
Kriya Yoga
Superheroes That Actually Exist
Surprising Health Benefits Of Tea
Surprising ways youre ruining your Hair