Wednesday, September 05, 2007
Muslims in Varanasi design crowns for Hindu deities
Idols are normally made of clay, but Hindus and Muslims work together to adorn it.
"The stitching and designing of a crown is done by Muslims, whereas the finishing and the selling of crowns is done by Hindus. 50-50 work is shared by both Hindus and Muslims,"
These crowns are then sent to Vrindavan, Mathura, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Surat and Ahmedabad.
"There is no difference between our religion and their (Hindus) religion. All the religions are one and there is greatness in oneness," said Sayeed Ansari, a crown maker. About 20,000 Muslim families depend on crown making for their livelihood
IMO: These people seem to have the correct spirit. And why should it not be so, even though it is perhaps not the best theology.
"The stitching and designing of a crown is done by Muslims, whereas the finishing and the selling of crowns is done by Hindus. 50-50 work is shared by both Hindus and Muslims,"
These crowns are then sent to Vrindavan, Mathura, Mumbai, Kolkata, Delhi, Surat and Ahmedabad.
"There is no difference between our religion and their (Hindus) religion. All the religions are one and there is greatness in oneness," said Sayeed Ansari, a crown maker. About 20,000 Muslim families depend on crown making for their livelihood
IMO: These people seem to have the correct spirit. And why should it not be so, even though it is perhaps not the best theology.
# posted by uv : 6:20 AM
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