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Muslim family of Prayagraj preparing clothes for Maa Durga for five generations

As the festival of Navratri approaches, markets across the country become bustling with activity. In such a situation, the demand for Chunri and Kalava of Goddess Maa, prepared by the hands of Muslims in Lalgopalganj town of Prayagraj, increases not only in the state but in every corner of the country. Chunari and Kalava are offered in all the major Devi Dhams of the country

Sangam city Prayagraj is known for mutual harmony and Ganga Jamuni culture. A living example of this is still visible in Lal Gopalganj town, about 50 kilometers away from the city. Where Muslim families have been preparing Chunari and Kalava to be offered to Goddess Durga during Navratri since the time of the British. In Lalgopalganj town, a special kind of Chunari and Kalava prepared by Muslim hands are offered with utmost devotion and faith to Maa Vindhyavasini, Maihar Devi, Jwala Devi, Kamakhya Dham, Vaishno Devi as well as other Shaktipeeths of the state and the country. . Mother Goddess’s Chunri and Kalava, made by the Muslims of this town, are in demand not only in the state but in every corner of the country.

Muslim families of Lalgopalganj town of Prayagraj also wait for the Navratri festival dedicated to Goddess Durga, the symbol of power. Before the Navratri festival, the Muslim families here start painting the chunri and kalava decorated in the thali with faith and belief in Maa Durga. As the Navratri festival approaches, the Chunari and Kalava made here start reaching the Devi Dhams of the country. Since the time of the British, the Muslims who prepare Chunari and Kalava to go to Devi Dham also wait for this great festival of faith.

This is the biggest source of employment for dozens of localities

This is the biggest source of employment for about three dozen localities that prepare Maa’s Chunari and Kalava. This great festival of faith covers the expenses of the whole year. By adding the color of faith to this Chunari and Kalava, he makes it a means of livelihood for his family. There are many generations of people who are doing the work of preparing Chunari and Kalava of Mother Goddess.

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Muslim mothers for the last five generations

Have been engaged in this work for the last five generations. His family never even thought about other means of employment. Preparing Chunari and Kalava of Goddess Maa is no less than a faith for her father.

Vishal Talwar

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