what is durga puja Art
durga puja-worlds biggest public Art festival- centred around the religious note of iconography. the custom is symbolic of the victory of goddess over the demon, win of good over evil. gradually it has turned out to be a celebration of life going beyond the arena of cast & ritual and the Art movement of the festival creates its magnitude as well. artistry and artisanry, aesthetic & creative pursuits are the distinct signature of durga puja. it is thus a celebration of creativity also. the community-driven celebration of Art, durga puja, was inscribed on unesco’s list of intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021.
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durga puja Art
contemporary durga puja Art
durga puja today is a platform for Art, craft and design, a space in which modern Art blends with folk craft, and artists with Art college degrees spearhead a team that invites traditional craftsmen from rural corners on board.
bonedi bari durga puja Art
the ‘bonedi bari’ (aristocrat household) pujas follow certain traditions in terms of both iconography and rituals. the idol has to be ‘ekchala’, that is, all five figures would stand against a single backdrop. the idol décor is of ‘shola’ (indian cork) - dried versions of milk-white spongy reed found in waterbodies - or of gold or silver foil.
traditional durga puja Art
traditional durga puja Art can be perceived in some older community pujas which take pride in conforming to their style over the years. despite taking places on the street side or in public parks, like the champions of contemporary Art, these pujas have acquired legacy status, much like the aristocratic household pujas.
contemporary durga puja Art
durga puja today is a platform for Art, craft and design, a space in which modern Art blends with folk craft, and artists with Art college degrees spearhead a team that invites traditional craftsmen from rural corners on board.
traditional durga puja Art
traditional durga puja Art can be perceived in some older community pujas which take pride in conforming to their style over the years. despite taking places on the street side or in public parks, like the champions of contemporary Art, these pujas have acquired legacy status, much like the aristocratic household pujas.
bonedi bari durga puja Art
the ‘bonedi bari’ (aristocrat household) pujas follow certain traditions in terms of both iconography and rituals. the idol has to be ‘ekchala’, that is, all five figures would stand against a single backdrop. the idol décor is of ‘shola’ (indian cork) - dried versions of milk-white spongy reed found in waterbodies - or of gold or silver foil.
