Saraswati Puja... Amazing Maa Saraswati Idol Making, Kumartuli...Kumortuli Saraswati Thakur...
In this video, I have captured a glimpse of Kumartuli, where artisans are in the process of making beautiful Saraswati idols for the Saraswati Puja
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Short History Of Kumortuli: 👇
Kumortuli or Kumartuli is a traditional potters’ area in northern Kolkata in the state of West Bengal of India. By virtue of their artistic productions, these potters have moved from obscurity to prominence. This Kolkata neighbourhood, not only supplies clay idols of Hindu gods and goddesses to Barowari (organized by the local public) pujas and devotee's homes in Kolkata and its neighbourhoods but a number of idols are exported. It is one of the seven wonders in Kolkata. Big idols of Kumortuli are generally ordered well in advance and there a few for off-the-shelf sale. Nowadays, Kumortuli’s clientele has extended to America, Europe, and Africa, among the Indian communities living there. Durga idols made out of shola pith by the famous artist Mr. Amarnath Ghosh were flown to Sweden, Australia, Malaysia, and Nigeria. The images weighed only three kilograms each and were ideally suited for air travel. In modern times, Statues and replicas made out of Fiberglass are also being produced and exported to various parts of the country and the world. Kumortuli supplies mainly clay deities of the goddess Durga and all the other Hindu Gods and Goddesses and they also make sculptures of famous personalities. This potter's town supplies idols to more than 100 countries worldwide with new nations joining the list every year.
Short Note On Saraswati Puja: 👇
Saraswati Puja is celebrated on the fifth day (Panchami Tithi) of the Shukla Paksha of the Hindu month of Magha. This day is also known as Basant Panchmi. Goddess Saraswati is worshipped for knowledge, culture, wisdom, music, and art. It is believed that worshipping Goddess Saraswati in the bright fortnight of the month of Magha (fifth day) is of immense importance.
