Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Behala Woman's Passion for Durga Idol Creation
A woman in Behala, Suravi Baral, loves making Durga idols.
She's been doing it since 2009.
She makes idols using clay from a sacred river.
She was inspired by other strong women and has started celebrating Durga Puja at her home.
She started because someone canceled an idol order and now has Durga Puja every year at her home with a theme.
Suravi Baral is a middle-aged woman from Behala who makes Durga idols.
She has been creating idols since 2009, learning from various places.
Baral started worshipping Durga at home in Behala three years ago.
Her home puja theme is 'Durga, my daughter,' symbolizing inspirational women.
She continues her work with the support of her family.
- Who
- Suravi Baral
- What
- Creating Durga idols and celebrating Durga Puja
- When
- Since 2009
- Where
- Behala, West Bengal
- Why
- Driven by passion and devotion
- Individual
- Suravi Baral
- Location
- Behala, Thakurpukur
- Activity
- Durga Idol Making
- Started
- 2009
- Home Puja
- Past 3 years
- Theme
- 'Amar Meye Durga' (Durga, my daughter)
Sources
'Lakshmis' pool state dole to fund Durga Puja, a great initiative by rural women - Telegraph India
Eco-friendly pandals, traditional Bengali delicacies: Pune gears up for Durga Puja festivities
Beyond Durga Puja and pandals: How the TMC government consolidates local support through incentives to clubs
