Muslim artisans from Uttar Pradesh are again in Jammu together with their Hindu counterparts to erect effigies of demon king Ravana and his brothers for the upcoming Dussehra.

Over 50 staff, all from a village in Meerut district, reached Jammu on September 23 on the invitation of Shri Sanatam Dharam Sabha Geeta Bhawan.

”We have been coming to Geeta Bhawan for the previous 38 years to make the effigies for Dussehra, catering to completely different components of Jammu and Kashmir moreover Leh in Ladakh,” head contractor Mohd Rehan advised PTI.

The fundamental Dussehra perform will likely be held at Parade floor within the coronary heart of Jammu. Effigies of Ravana, Meghnada and Kumbhakarna may also be burnt at a number of different locations within the metropolis together with Akhnoor, R S Pura and Bishna close to the International Border, Gandhi Nagar, close to Railway station, Channi and Sainik colony to mark the triumph of excellent over evil.

These craftsmen are engaged on dozens of huge bamboo constructions having top of greater than 50 toes.

Rehan mentioned all the employees are pleased with working collectively. Besides a dozen Muslims, there are over 40 Hindu artisans that embrace Harijan and Kashyap Thakur staff.

”We work collectively and share our meals with none discrimination. ‘Mazhab nahi sikhata aapas mein bair rakhna’… we live by the instance of it,” he mentioned, lauding the temple administration for his or her belief in them.

Rehan’s son-in-law Mohd Giyasuddin mentioned artisans have been coming to Jammu for generations and his grandfather Mohd Sirajuddin was additionally considered one of them.

”We are protecting this custom alive. The individuals of Jammu warmly welcome us and we additionally eagerly anticipate this chance. Some of our (Hindu) co-workers additionally use this go to to pay obeisance on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine,” he mentioned.

”There is not any place for hatred… it’s a type of artwork and anybody can possess it. Last 12 months, we additionally dispatched effigies to Srinagar,” he mentioned.

Giyasuddin mentioned most of those artisans do different works for a residing again house for the remainder of the 12 months.

Jasbir, who’s accompanied by his brother and son, mentioned they’ve been working as a crew for many years and haven’t confronted any points.

”I’ve been coming right here with Rehan since 1998. Our different groups are working in Delhi and Punjab,” he mentioned.

Lilu Kumar mentioned each Hindus and Muslims are a single household. ”I’ve been coming right here with my Muslim brothers for the final 25 years. We are working round the clock to fulfill the deadline.”

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