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Artists Craft Beautiful Goddess Durga Idols in Bikaner Ahead of Navratri
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News18•10-10-2026, 14:57
Artists Craft Beautiful Goddess Durga Idols in Bikaner Ahead of Navratri
- •Skilled artists from Balotra are camping along Pugal Road in Bikaner to craft grand idols of Goddess Durga for Shardiya Navratri.
- •Idols ranging from 2 to 6 feet in height are being meticulously prepared using bamboo, straw, and clay.
- •Forms such as Mahishasuramardini and Goddess Durga riding a lion are witnessing high demand among devotees.
- •Prices for the handcrafted idols range from 3,000 to 8,000 rupees based on their size and design.
- •Devotees are enthusiastically purchasing these vibrant idols for installation in homes and pandals.
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Artists from Balotra have set up camp along Pugal Road in Bikaner, where they are working day and night to craft and decorate clay idols of Goddess Durga.
The artists are creating clay idols ranging from 2 feet to 6 feet in height, with the highest demand being for Mahishasuramardini and forms of the Goddess riding a lion.
The price for these handcrafted idols has been fixed between Rs 3,000 and Rs 8,000, depending on their size.
