Dr.Mazhar
Naqvi
In an era when fanatics are striving to refrain Hindus from participating
in Muharram rituals, Rasulpur village of Saran district remains unaffected out
of devotion for Hazrat Imam Hussain. They observed Muharram in 2019 with utmost
dignity and devotion and resolved to enhance their participation the next year
too.
They are not much aware about the philosophy behind Karbala
Revolution but know that Imam had scored victory over evil and hence, Muharram
should be observed. They draw a parallel to Lord Rama’s victory over devilish Ravana
while observing Dussehra and Muharram both.
Some of the villagers excel in the art of Tazia making. they
have been preparing the replica of Imam’s shrine in Karbala(Iraq) for the past
three generations. They do so with a sense of pride and healthy competition is
also seen among them as to who comes out with the best Tazia. Those involved in
Tazia making refrain from eating and observe fast.
Every year, they introduce new designs and patterns. The
villagers have learnt the art of Thakur Sonis who are considered to be among
the best artists of Tazia making from Kumarbhumi area of Bengal. Their leader used to arrive in Rasulpur when grew old roped in local youths in the preparation of Tazia with the
condition that his secret would never be revealed. Since then, disciples have
become experts themselves. Muslims who rated themselves very high in Tazia
making have been outsmarted by their Hindu counterparts several times in the
past. But on each occasion, they open heartedly admitted that Tazias of Hindus
we3re better.
Source:Internet
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