Dwarkadhish Darshan
Blessed to be in Dwarka, one of the sacred Char Dham, during the holy month of Sawan. The divine energy here is just magical. Feeling truly grateful.
Divine Clay: Kolkata Artisans Crafting Idols in Surat
The images depict artisans, from Kolkata, meticulously crafting clay idols of various Hindu deities in Surat, Gujarat, India. The primary focus appears to be on idols of Lord Ganesha, but other deities like Hanuman.
The work is taking place in what looks like a temporary workshop likely set up for the upcoming festive season Ganesh mahotsav . The idols are in various stages of completion, from rough forms with visible cracks in the drying clay to more refined figures. The artists are seen diligently shaping and refining the features of these large-scale idols with their hands, demonstrating significant skill and dedication.
One image clearly shows two large, unfinished idols: a Ganesh idol on the left, with his characteristic elephant head, and a female deity on the right, both appearing to be in a seated posture. Another image shows an artisan working on a large Hanuman idol, while yet another shows an artist detailing a smaller figure, possibly a 'vahana' (mount) for a deity, or a smaller deity itself. The scale of some of these idols suggests they are intended for large public installations during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi or Durga Puja.
The presence of reference pictures or small prints of the deities on the idols themselves or nearby suggests the artists are working to specific traditional designs. The overall impression is one of intense labor and artistic devotion, as these skilled craftsmen transform simple clay into magnificent representations of divine figures. The sign visible in one of the images, "साधना मूर्ती केन्द्र," reinforces that this is a center dedicated to idol making.
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