Phad Art -

Phad paintings are traditionally large, ranging from five to thirty five feet in length. The base of the painting is made of coarse cotton cloth or khadi. The cloth is soaked in water overnight, then dried and treated with primer, after which it is burnished with a stone, usually by male artisans.

Sourabh Soni is a trained Phad artist who has been practicing art since the age of 10 under the able guidance of Shri Kalyan Joshi. He is a recipient of the Rajasthan State Award and several other regional awards and honors.

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  • On the third day of Navratri, the goddess Chandraghanta is worshipped. Chandraghanta is the third form of the goddess Durga, and her name is derived from two words: "Chandra," which means "moon," and "Ghanta," which means "bell." She is often depicted with a moon-shaped ornament on her forehead, which is why she is called Chandraghanta.

    Chandraghanta is considered a symbol of bravery and fortitude. She is believed to ward off evil forces and bestow peace and serenity upon her devotees. The half-moon on her forehead is said to resemble a bell, which is symbolic of the sound of a bell ringing in a temple, signifying the worship of the goddess.