Saharanpur: Many artisans from Saharanpur district of Uttar Pradesh are presenting a fine example of brotherhood by making temples crafted out of wood. The place is known for its handicraft and woodwork. The most unique part about this is that Muslim craftsmen have an important role to play in making fine temples.
Thousands of craftsmen have been making these temples for generations. These craftsmen carve out Swastik and other religious signs on the tomb and crown of the temples, thus giving them a distinct and beautiful look.
"Here we make temples of different sizes. It takes 2-3 hours to make a small piece. We do it to earn our daily bread," one of the artisans said.
Hundreds of families in the district not only earn their bread by making these artworks, and present an apt example of Hindu-Muslim brotherhood. The craftsmen say that by making these temples they earn money as well as goodwill for their religion. They feel proud and happy to make these temples.
The owner of one such factories says that he has been making such temples for the last 20 years. He says that he gets self-confidence by making these temples. On the Ayodhya verdict, he says, that whatever the Apex court has decided they welcome the decision with open arms.
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