Amit Kumar Pandey/ Lucknow, Amrit Vichar: On the occasion of Diwali, instead of the traditional idols of Ganesh-Lakshmi, special idols made of Bengal clay have become the center of attraction in the markets of Lucknow this time.
Made from the sacred soil of Ganga and prepared using terracotta technique, these idols are providing spiritual happiness to the devotees as well as telling the story of the glory of indigenous craftsmanship. A unique confluence of meticulous artistry and modern make-up, the price of these idols imported from Kolkata starts from Rs 500 to Rs 50,000.
These are prepared and cooked entirely from clay, which makes them environment friendly. Their demand in the market has increased rapidly and their share in the idol market has now reached 8 to 10 percent.
According to traders, the reason for the popularity of these idols is the subtle artistry of the artisans of Bengal, which presents a unique combination of traditional beauty and modern makeup.
Promoting the spirit of adopting Swadeshi
Mahesh, an IT-based idol seller, says that as the makeup increases, the price also increases accordingly. According to businessman Amit, the sculptures of Kolkata are durable, beautiful and completely eco-friendly.
In which the purity of the soil of Ganga is contained. On this festival of Diwali, these idols have not only become a symbol of reverence, but are also strongly promoting the spirit of ‘Adopt Swadeshi’.
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