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Painting the eye

Sian Lile-Pastore, 1 April 2009

The Goddess Durga after the painting of the eye ceremony. From this point onwards the Hindus believe that the image is enlivened, and the Goddess is worshipped as though she has all the powers given to her by the Gods.

Today (April 1st) the painting of the eye ceremony was held at 2pm. Now the eyes of the Goddess Durga have been opened, she is enlivened and has the ability of sight.

The artists will only be here until Saturday when the closing ceremony will be held at 2pm. Please try and come and visit!

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Sian Lile-Pastore

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Dr sandip Raha
15 April 2009, 08:41
What a treat to eyes and to see artists and their finer skills at work thousands of miles from home in India.