It was told in the meeting that only those natural materials should be used in the construction of Lord Ganesha and Durga idols, as mentioned in the old scriptures. Only traditional clay should be ...

Mumbai: The BMC budget states that the civic body had distributed 611 tonnes of ‘shadu mati' (clay) free of cost to moortikars to carve eco-friendly G.

Kolkata, India: Tapas Pal has been making clay idols of various gods and goddesses for the past two decades at Kumartuli, a ...

The main highlights of the Durga Puja festival is the artistic display of the Goddess Durga idols in her various forms, and then the dances and worship rituals that follow in. Mythology reveals the ...

Kolkata: Inspired by the innovations at Durga Puja pandals, Saraswati Puja organisers have also started treading the "theme" path.

Clay and water from the sacred Ganges as used to make the image of Durga. Described by many as the Mother of India, for nine days she is celebrated, worshipped and treated with the greatest respect.