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Dhubri Artisan Crafts Durga Idol from 7,000 Recycled Pens
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 02:38 AM
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An artisan from Dhubri, Assam, assembled a Durga idol using 7,000 discarded pens, showcasing creative recycling for the festive season.
An artisan in Dhubri, a town in Assam's western frontier, has fashioned a full-sized Durga idol entirely from 7,000 discarded ballpoint pens. The project, completed ahead of the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations, transforms everyday waste into a symbol of the goddess's power.
The handcrafted idol highlights both artistic ingenuity and environmental awareness, as the artisan meticulously cleaned, sorted, and assembled the pens to replicate the traditional features of Durga. By repurposing plastic waste, the work underscores the growing movement toward sustainable practices during India's major festivals.
Local residents and festival organizers have praised the initiative, noting that the pen-made idol adds a fresh visual narrative to the Puja pandal. Officials hope the display will inspire similar recycling efforts across the region, merging cultural devotion with ecological responsibility.
The handcrafted idol highlights both artistic ingenuity and environmental awareness, as the artisan meticulously cleaned, sorted, and assembled the pens to replicate the traditional features of Durga. By repurposing plastic waste, the work underscores the growing movement toward sustainable practices during India's major festivals.
Local residents and festival organizers have praised the initiative, noting that the pen-made idol adds a fresh visual narrative to the Puja pandal. Officials hope the display will inspire similar recycling efforts across the region, merging cultural devotion with ecological responsibility.