Contd from first Part :- Click Here MAKING OF IDOLS- DURGA PUJA 2012- I
Before and After
(The below set of pictures shows how simple clay is transformed into a beautiful Idol)
A finished idol is an exquisite piece of artistry. This is the Second of my story-boarding in a series of photo-features ... keep watching this space for Navaratri and Durga Puja celebration.
Now after drying,
Idols are then decorated with bright colored cloths and jewelry.
Last touch is given by making Eyes. The artist gives life by painting eyes.
An important event is 'Chakkhu Daan', literally donation of the eyes. Starting with Devi Durga, the eyes of the idols 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. Great care is taken to do the head and eyes of the Goddess. As the artisans complete the idol, it looks as if life has been infused into the Goddess. (~wiki)
The entire process of creation of the idols (murti) from the collection of clay to the ornamentation is a holy process, supervised by rites and other rituals.
On Akshaya Tritiya, clay for the idols is collected from the banks of a river, preferably the Ganges. There is age-old 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 idol.
After the required rites, the clay is transported from which the idols are fashioned.
Painting is done to apply different types of colors according to the sculptural needs.Idols are then decorated with bright colored cloths and jewelry.
Last touch is given by making Eyes. The artist gives life by painting eyes.
An important event is 'Chakkhu Daan', literally donation of the eyes. Starting with Devi Durga, the eyes of the idols 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. Great care is taken to do the head and eyes of the Goddess. As the artisans complete the idol, it looks as if life has been infused into the Goddess. (~wiki)
Then the fake Hairs are glued to give them a face.
Similarly the Demon is also decorated.
The Idol is almost ready for the Possession.
The Priest will come and do a small puja before they lift it and transport to the Durga Puja Celebration place. The Whole event is celebrated with Dhol and Baja (Drums and Trumpet). They will do the Arti and vermilion be smeared followed by Prasad Distribution.
The Face is veiled and revealed on beginning of Navaratri. All the weapons are then attached to the Durga Goddess and the Idol Making is complete..
Similarly the Demon is also decorated.
The Idol is almost ready for the Possession.
The Priest will come and do a small puja before they lift it and transport to the Durga Puja Celebration place. The Whole event is celebrated with Dhol and Baja (Drums and Trumpet). They will do the Arti and vermilion be smeared followed by Prasad Distribution.
The Face is veiled and revealed on beginning of Navaratri. All the weapons are then attached to the Durga Goddess and the Idol Making is complete..
Before and After
(The below set of pictures shows how simple clay is transformed into a beautiful Idol)
A finished idol is an exquisite piece of artistry. This is the Second of my story-boarding in a series of photo-features ... keep watching this space for Navaratri and Durga Puja celebration.
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