#GaneshChaturthi
The ancient craft of Dhaan Murti has its origins in tribal communities of Odisha, especially in Balasore, Kalahandi, Koraput and Bolangir districts.
A handful of raw materials is all that is required for this form of creativity. Besides the all-important grains of paddy, what's needed are a few bamboo slivers and spools of bright-coloured threads.
Work begins by looping each grain between two bamboo splints and securing it with a thread. The splints are wire-thin and about a foot long. Once the grains have been tied to the end, the prepared splints are immersed in a vessel of turmeric water to make them supple. They are then dried in the sun.
When these sun-dried splints reach the hands of a master craftsperson, he twists and turns them with dexterity and secures them with a play of coloured threads. Soon, an idol begins taking form. Almost all gods and goddesses are created, with Lord Ganesha, Lakshmi and Saraswati being the most popular.
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