A terracotta artist from Asharikandi village in Dhubri, Nikhil Paul, is making waves with his artwork at a Durga Puja pandal in Murshidabad, West Bengal. Themed “Matir Maya,” or the “illusion of the soil”, Paul’s unique idol of Goddess Durga pays tribute to ancient roots, where clay figurines were integral to daily life.
This marks the first time Asharikandi terracotta art has made its way to the historic city during the festive season. Terracotta, a centuries-old ceramic craft, has long been a hallmark of Asharikandi, a village renowned for its artisans tracing their heritage back to the ancient Indus Valley Civilization.
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