AYODHYA:  Muslim artisans here continue to make floral decorations for Hindu devotees, weaving bonds of communal harmony in this ancient town.

“Hindu devotees either approach us directly for buying garlands and floral offerings, or purchase them from makeshift shops in the city where we supply the items daily. Priests of temples too contact us when they want to place large orders during Hindu festivals and religious functions,” While some Muslims have their own small gardens where they grow flowers, others purchase the flowers to make the garlands.

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