Erosion of soil tradition as Durga idol makers skip red-light district
The age-old tradition of soil from a red-light district being used for making Durga idols was depicted in Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Devdas. It came as a revelation to millions of people in India. The custom is mentioned in the Puranas and is also associated with Lord Ram. However, 'punya mati' has been commercialised now, and the tradition is on the wane.
6 Oct 04:49 · India Today