The plastic cover over the idol head prevents sticking of insects and dust particles on the wet paint. |
Last year I had visited idol artisans' workshop several times before Durgapuja to capture making of those colorful and lively idols in several phases, from preparing the clay to painting those sculptures. If you have been to this photo blog before you must have viewed at least one photo story regarding the same. Otherwise also, you can access them anytime from the category menu or by clicking these links below:
Today's photographs are taken from my Durgapuja 2014 idol-making archive and the photo theme "Darkness and Light do Coexist" seems to fit both of them just perfectly. Darkness and light do coexist otherwise our characters would have been either black or white, instead of shades of gray. Leaving aside life and philosophy, without the harmonious coexistence of light and darkness even a photograph can not be born. Let them coexist in equilibrium for eternity...
Idols are yet to get their vision, clothes and color. Yet they look lively and so powerful! |
Somehow, this time I loved more the words....than the pictures... :-)
ReplyDeleteWow... the long-hibernating writer in me got overwhelmed... thanks Maniparna :-D
DeleteAnd together they create contrast :-)
ReplyDeleteExactly Paresh... thanks for the visit buddy :-)
DeleteYup. I came to your blog only through the Durga Puja pics! I wanted to see how they are done and lo, i found your website.
ReplyDeleteMust have been a nice experience watching the work-in-progress.
Oh is it so... I wish I had more time to hunt all festival photos :-)
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