Bhubaneswar, Sept. 17 -- https://images.odishatv.in/uploadimage/library/16_9/16_9_0/recent_photo_1758082707.webp
Breaking barriers in a male-dominated craft, Soma Behera of Cuttack's Choudwar Housing Board has emerged as a skilled idol-maker. By embracing her family's traditional profession, she has not only preserved heritage but also created a sustainable livelihood. Her journey is a powerful example of women's empowerment and resilience.
The rhythmic sounds of clay moulding and chiselling echo through her home as Soma, along with her family, works tirelessly to create idols. Her father once supported the family through idol-making in Cuttack city, and today Soma carries forward that legacy in Choudwar. She began assisting him as a stud...