Odisha Artisans sculpt miniature idols of Trinity ahead of Rath Yatra
New Indian ExpressKENDRAPARA: Rath Yatra is here and with it, Kamarakhandi village too, is buzzing with activity as artisans of the hamlet are now toiling day and night to meet with the growing demand of miniature clay idols of the Trinity. Located on the outskirts of Baldevjew temple at Ichapur in Kendrapur town, this village houses around 30 artisans who are into making and selling miniature clay idols of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra. Since demand for the mini idols grows during Rath Yatra, these artists are now busy applying finishing touches and setting up stalls near the temple to sell them. Fifty-two-year-old Lina Moharana, an artisan, said she along with her son Nigamananda and husband Ramesh churn out at least 20 clay idols per day to meet with the huge demand during the chariot festival.
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