Preparations are underway in Odisha's Puri for the construction of three wooden chariots ahead of the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra. Carpenters and sculptors are seen making these chariots that carry the idols of deities Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra.
New Delhi [India], September 13 (ANI/PNN): One of the most prominent multinational events of Asia, the SCO Summit is just around the corner. Being a key member of the Shanghai Corporation Organization India is an integral part of the grand SCO diaspora. Event will be hosted at Uzbekistan's c
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 5 (ANI): Sculptors in Varanasi involved in stone carving business have appealed to PM Modi government at the Centre and the BJP government in Uttar Pradesh to take necessary steps for the revival of their business as it is on the verge of extinction.
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], November 13 (ANI): Artisans from the 'Mati Kala Hunar Bazaar', an exhibition organised to promote local sculptors of the state, visited Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday to express their gratitude after a successful sale.
New Delhi [India], August 19 (ANI): Sculptors in Delhi are bearing losses after the demand and the sale of handmade idols dropped due to the coronavirus pandemic. The situation remains unchanged even during the festivals.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], June 13 (ANI): Several idol makers in Indore say they are staring at huge losses amid COVID-19 crisis as they are unable to obtain raw materials required to make idols ahead of Ganesh Utsav.
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 13 (ANI): Sculptors in Puri are facing a tough time with a dip in tourism due to COVID-19 crisis. They claim that their survival is at stake and they are awaiting the situation to get back to normal at the soonest.