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Mishrikoti Couple Keeps Navratri Tradition Alive by Making Clay Dolls for 20 Years
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News18•13-10-2026, 16:16
Mishrikoti Couple Keeps Navratri Tradition Alive by Making Clay Dolls for 20 Years
- •Manjula and Suresh Suregavankara from Mishrikoti village in Dharwad district have been handcrafting natural clay dolls for the past 20 years.
- •Suresh works as an art teacher, supporting his wife Manjula in creating a unique collection of over a hundred handmade dolls.
- •The exhibition features various deities like Goddess Durga, Shiva-Parvati, Ashta Lakshmis, and spiritual leaders alongside scenes depicting traditional rural life.
- •The annual doll display preserves ancient heritage, promotes environmental awareness through natural clay, and attracts many visitors during Navratri.
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Manjula Suregavankara from Mishrikoti village in Dharwad district has been making clay dolls for the past 20 years, supported by her art teacher husband, Suresh.
Her exhibition features deities like Goddess Durga, Shiva-Parvati, Dashavatara, and Ashta Lakshmis, alongside cultural displays depicting traditional rural life and heritage.
She uses natural clay to preserve traditional art, promote environmental awareness, and introduce Indian culture and rural memories to the next generation amidst growing modernity.
