Allahabad: As the competition of sunshine, Diwali, is just not far away, stores selling idols of lord Ganesha and Luxmi have mushroomed in more than a few markets of the Sangam city. But with the locally made and relatively priced earthen idols, shopkeepers also are selling beautifully embellished dear idols of the deity.
Having a price ticket, ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 12,000, these idols are catching everybody's attention.
"It is the size and fine work of craftsmanship along with the jewellery which makes these idols expensive as these idols, brought from Kolkata, come ready which include all the fine jewellery and dresses of the idol", said Annu Gupta, having a store at Muttiganj. The artisans from West Bengal are widely known for their work throughout the country and the same is clear in all the idols that we've got introduced, he added.
Among a number of of the idols at this stall, the idol which has the set of Ganesha, Luxmi in conjunction with lord Hanuman and Shiva is special appeal. This two toes prime idols is beautifully dressed. All the 4 idols are made within the unmarried mound of mud and the craftsmanship of the artist is obviously observed within the fantastic work of the idol.
In any other stall of town, who have introduced his consignment from 24 Pargana district of WB, the shoppers also are choosing up other items comprised of clay and painted with natural colors. From piggy financial institution to ornamental items like small sized elephant, regarded as auspicious for homes, artificial vegatables and fruits etc are all there within the stalls.
Likewise a number of of the department stores are selling ornamental lighting and lamps. Although, a number of of the organisations boast of boycotting Chinese items, however to the contrary markets are filled with these ornamental lighting.
Having a price ticket, ranging from Rs 500 to Rs 12,000, these idols are catching everybody's attention.
"It is the size and fine work of craftsmanship along with the jewellery which makes these idols expensive as these idols, brought from Kolkata, come ready which include all the fine jewellery and dresses of the idol", said Annu Gupta, having a store at Muttiganj. The artisans from West Bengal are widely known for their work throughout the country and the same is clear in all the idols that we've got introduced, he added.
Among a number of of the idols at this stall, the idol which has the set of Ganesha, Luxmi in conjunction with lord Hanuman and Shiva is special appeal. This two toes prime idols is beautifully dressed. All the 4 idols are made within the unmarried mound of mud and the craftsmanship of the artist is obviously observed within the fantastic work of the idol.
In any other stall of town, who have introduced his consignment from 24 Pargana district of WB, the shoppers also are choosing up other items comprised of clay and painted with natural colors. From piggy financial institution to ornamental items like small sized elephant, regarded as auspicious for homes, artificial vegatables and fruits etc are all there within the stalls.
Likewise a number of of the department stores are selling ornamental lighting and lamps. Although, a number of of the organisations boast of boycotting Chinese items, however to the contrary markets are filled with these ornamental lighting.
Decorative idols of Allahabad markets
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October 24, 2017
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