A Saraswati idol, meticulously crafted by artist Sarojit Adhikari, is being worshipped at the university’s Jagannath Hall premises in University of Dhaka.
The idol was installed at the Pharmacy Department’s pandal on Friday for Saraswati Puja.
Sarojit Adhikari, a resident of Batikadanga village in Magura sadar upazila, has been involved in idol-making for a long time. He has earned local acclaim for his precise use of colour, artistic designs, and his ability to depict lifelike expressions on the faces of the idols.
The artist expressed his excitement at the opportunity to showcase his creation alongside the works of the country’s renowned and experienced artists.
This achievement is regarded as a unique milestone in Sarojit’s career. Regarding the recognition, Sarojit stated, “It is a matter of great honour for me to have an idol made by me placed in a prestigious place like University of Dhaka.”
He explained that he blended classical traditions with modern aesthetics in this idol to bring the goddess’s form of knowledge and grace to life. Following this success at Jagannath Hall, he has begun receiving proposals from various parts of the country to create idols for Durga Puja and other festivals.
Jagannath Hall is historically known as a hub for harmony and large-scale cultural practices, typically displaying the work of the nation’s top artists. Local cultural activists view the selection of an artist from a district level like Magura as a significant recognition and believe his success will inspire other creative people in the district.
As Saraswati Puja is celebrated across 76 pandals at Jagannath Hall, Sarojit’s artistic creation stands there with pride. This achievement proves once again that talent from rural or small-town areas can make a mark at the national level through dedication and creativity.
