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Chokkhudan, painting by Child Artist Souhardya Talukdar

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Chokkhudan, painting by Souhardya Talukdar
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Souhardya Talukdar
Child Artist

Art No

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24042

Artist

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Souhardya Talukdar

Title

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Chokkhudan

Medium

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Oil colour on Canvas

Size

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8.27 x 11.69 inches (21.0058 x 29.6926 cm)

Price

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Rs. 5,900 ($80)

   
 

Remarks

An idol painter paints the eyes of goddess Durga on the auspicious occasion of mahalaya. Mahalaya is the beginning of the 5-day annual Durga Puja festival. The most crucial step of idol making is the painting of the eyes, especially that of Goddess Durga, which is called “chakshudan” or "chokkhudan" and done on Mahalaya. Viewed from anywhere in the puja pandal, it should appear that Maa Durga’s eyes are looking at oneself. Hence, it is necessary for the painter to have steady hands, concentration and fortitude to bring out the liveliness of Goddess Durga.

This painting by child artist Souhardya Talukdar (14 years) received a Silver Medal in Khula Aasmaan child art contest for September 2021.
Keywords : Chokkhudan chakshudan painter artist goddess durga mahalaya durga puja festival eyes of maa durga god goddess Maa Durga steady hands fortitude liveliness Khula Aasmaan child art contest silver medal

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