Idol artists collect for Ganesh Chaturthi (ETV Bharat Barmer)
Barmer: Many households of sculptors dwelling close to PG College are busy making Ganesh idols day and evening for the competition of Ganesh Chaturthi. As the competition of Ganesh Chaturthi is coming nearer, sculptors are additionally giving remaining touches to Ganesh idols. On the opposite hand, small and large colourful idols stored on the aspect of PG College Road of town are attracting everybody. In such a state of affairs, individuals are additionally reaching to purchase the prepared idols.
It took three-four months to make the statue: Sculptor Suresh, who has been making idols for the final 15 years, stated that the idol season has begun for the Ganesh Chaturthi competition approaching seventh September. We begin making idols three-four months upfront. So that we’ve got inventory of idols earlier than the Ganesh Chaturthi competition. He stated that idols are made by mixing khaddi and clay.
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Idols upto 1-8 toes: This work requires a variety of onerous work. Idols starting from 1 toes to eight toes have been made. There are just a few days left for Ganesh Chaturthi. As there may be much less time, we’re making ready the idols day and evening by doing colouring and so on. A complete of about 1500 Chodi-Badi idols are offered in Barmer. Each idol has a special value.
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Young and outdated family members work collectively: Sculptor Bhimaram instructed that he has been making idols for the final 20 years. He brings the mould of the idol from Gujarat. He brings colors from Udaipur and clay from Kavas village to make the idol. It takes not less than 15 days to make one idol. He begins making ready three months upfront. Only then the idols are prepared on time. Young and outdated family members do that work collectively.
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No revenue as per onerous work! Similarly, sculptor Sukhdev says that he has been right here for about 16 years. He got here right here together with his father whereas making idols in Barmer. 5-7 households in Barmer work as idol makers. He stated that this work requires a variety of onerous work, however the revenue just isn’t that a lot. Somehow he manages to run the household with this work. He stated that many individuals order idols upfront and get them made, whereas most individuals come two-three days upfront and purchase idols. This time too, many individuals have booked Ganesh idols.
