Marble idols going from Bhedaghat to country and abroad are prepared from soft stone of Narsinghpur

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Marble idols going from Bhedaghat to country and abroad are prepared from soft stone of Narsinghpur

Bhopal. The stone craft manufactured in Bhedaghat of Jabalpur is in demand in the country as well as abroad. Foreign tourists visiting Bhedaghat do not forget to take idols made of marble with them. About 150 families living in Bhedaghat make these idols and get them ready and delivered to the shops. Small and big idols of every size are made here. Mainly you will find the idols of all the gods and goddesses here, but Shivling has the highest demand among them.

Selling through e-commerce website:
Two years ago, the sculptors were trained here to sell goods online through the e-commerce website. During this, the company had given training to pack the product properly and send it to the country and abroad. Mainly artisans and businessmen were associated with digital marketing. Hand holding and packing training was given by the company for three months.

Idols being prepared from stone craft of Jaipur and Narsinghpur:
There is a great demand for the soft stone of Narsinghpur here for making idols. Apart from this, the demand for Makrana Marble of Jaipur is also very high. Where the idols made of Makrana marble have more weight. On the other hand, soft stone sculpture is considered very good. Makrana marble idols prepared in Bhedaghat are specially made for temples. Wherein soft stone idols are exported. Although the craftsmen here say that if enough stones are available then more idols can be made.

The idols of Bhedaghat are in demand all over the country. The idols are also being sold through e-commerce website. Due to this, the stone craft here is getting momentum.

– SK Suman, Collector Jabalpur

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