Tazia with 'Chandrayaan-3': Gaya witnesses selfie frenzy

GAYA: The tazia has become a major attraction for people in Gaya district of Bihar. A selfie frenzy has erupted, capturing the tazia's glimpse during the Muharram festival, symbolizing India's space triumph with the Chandrayaan-3 mission.
Skilled artisans in Gaya crafted the tazia with the Chandrayaan-3 look. They even wrote the ISRO launch date, July 14, and time, 2.35pm, on the tazia.This Chandrayaan-themed tazia has sparked significant discussions in the area.
Tazia, the center of attraction
The tazia created with the Chandrayaan-3 theme has received immense praise. Artisans residing in Bikua Kala under the Maoist-affected Magra police station area of Gaya district had prepared the tazia.
On the tenth day of the Muharram festival, the eye-catching tazia was displayed at Guddi Field under the Magra police station. This time, the artisans from Bikua Kala created the tazia with the Chandrayaan-3 appearance. Committee members, including Mohammad Shahid, Mohammad Shah Nawaz Master, artisan Akhlak Ahmad, Mohammad Israr Master, and Mohammad Inamul, expressed their gratitude to Indian scientists.
Tazia and selfies
Creating the tazia cost around Rs 40,000-50,000. The artisans say that the tazia with the Chandrayaan-3 theme has become a major attraction in the entire region. People are continuously coming to see it and taking selfies with the Chandrayaan-3 model tazia. Everyone appreciates this creative tazia without holding back.
The local artisans aim to do something new every year, hoping to receive prestigious awards. Additionally, district officer Kausar Imam from Dumaria and Magra police station chief Dinesh Kumar also visited the captivating tazia.