As night falls, the work continues without letup and idol makers are working from morning until late at night to bring Goddess Durga to life using clay, straw and bamboo frames. Some are busy decorating the idols, while others are putting the finishing touches on intricate clay details. With the festival drawing closer, there is hardly any time to rest.Mahalaya, observed on Saturday, marked the beginning of the Devi Paksha, the auspicious fortnight dedicated to the goddess. Recitations from the...
