New Delhi, September 22 (IANS). In view of Dussehra, the work of making the idol of Maa Durga has started at various places across the country. Artists are busy showing the magic of their art. The soil of the brothel is used in making the idol of Maa Durga. It is said that the idol of Maa Durga is always incomplete without the soil from the courtyard of the brothel.
The special thing is that to make the idol, the sculptors beg from the brothels and bring the soil from there. Let us know why there is a tradition of using the soil of the brothel to make the idol of Maa Durga and what is the story behind it?
It is said that the sculptors who make the idol of Durga go to brothels and beg from the prostitutes to get soil from their courtyard. A sculptor begs from the prostitutes until he gets the soil. In ancient times, the priest of the temple used to be a part of this practice, but with the passage of time, apart from the priest, sculptors also started bringing soil from brothels.
Apart from this, there is a story that a prostitute was a devotee of Maa Durga, who was despised in the society. To save the prostitute from despise, Durga Maa gave her a boon that the idol of Durga will not be considered pure without using the soil from her courtyard.
The soil of the brothel is considered a symbol of emotions and sensitivities. A major purpose of this practice is to promote social awareness and respect. Women working in brothels often face discrimination and disregard in society. The soil of the brothel is considered sacred and pure, as the women living here face many challenges in their lives and yet they maintain their purity and chastity. Moreover, the soil is considered a symbol of the power of Durga, who fights against the inequality and injustice prevailing in society.
The use of brothel soil in making the idol of Maa Durga also connects various aspects of culture. The idols made using brothel soil are not only gorgeous but also have a special soul. Let us tell you that this tradition has been going on since ancient times, when the soil of brothels was used to make the idol of the goddess.
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