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Event: Clay Restoration Project

St Fagans National Museum of History
Finished
22 June–8 July 2023
Cost Free
Suitability All

In anticipation of Durga Puja Festivities in October, Wales Puja Committee and Amgueddfa Cymru have teamed up to create  Clay Restoration Project

"The Pujas begin on the sixth day of Navaratri, the nine nights of rites to the Goddess Durga, with the welcoming of the Goddess and her family. Mantras are chanted in Sanskrit and offerings made to seek the Goddess’ blessings to fight evil."

Artist in residence  Purnendu Dey will be joining us from Kolkata in leading the restoration of a Durga Idol set, consisting of gods Durga, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Kartik, and Ganesh. Originally made by Indian artists  Dibyendu Dey and Sunil pal in 2016 at the Butetown History and Arts Centre in Cardiff Bay.

"Durga is the invincible Mother Goddess, riding a lion into battle. Created by the Gods when evil threatened the Universe, she is ‘Shakti’ the divine power to stand against, absorb and fight dark forces. Throughout worship, known as Puja, Hindu people celebrate the defeat of evil by Durga.

She is portrayed in all her beauty displaying strength, warmth, and motherly love. She stands proud on a lion slaying the demon King, Mahisasura. With her are her two sons, Ganesh and Kartikeya, and her two daughters Lakshmi and Saraswati."

This project will provide a unique opportunity for you to take part and witness the traditional techniques involved in restoring and creating sculptural pieces. 

Click the following links to find out how you can take part

 

Clay Restoration Project: Workshop

Clay Restoration Project: Celebration Day 

 

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