The Birth of a Goddess

Visakhapatnam | Wednesday | 17th October, 2018

Summary:

Well, the idols are sculpted by idol makers from Kumortuli in West Bengal, who migrate to the city early in June. The sculptors believe that the clay from the ghats of Ganga, Ganga, cow dung and urine that are used to fashion the, bring them some much-needed luck. They bring in the colours, vermillion, crown, sarees and other knick-knacks from West Bengal and work day and night to complete the idols on time. In a city bustling with colourful, lights and music this Dussehra , ever stopped to wonder how the Durga idols come to be? It is believed that this will bring them luck..