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Doctor Couple Leaves Stethoscope Behind To Craft Durga Idols
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News18•13-10-2026, 12:33
Doctor Couple Leaves Stethoscope Behind To Craft Durga Idols
- •Anupam Dhar, a government hospital doctor, balances his hectic medical profession with his passion for crafting Goddess Durga idols by hand.
- •His doctor wife, Indrani Dhar, along with other family members, actively supports and helps him at every stage of idol making.
- •Although the century-old family puja was once reduced to pitcher worship due to family issues, Anupam revived the tradition of idol worship in 2016.
- •He starts crafting the idol right after Rath Yatra, successfully managing immense pressure with his family's cooperation and devotion.
- •For Dr. Anupam, sculpting the idol is a sincere effort to keep his family's heritage and tradition alive.
Key Questions Answered
Dr. Anupam Dhar works as a doctor in a government hospital while pursuing his passion for idol-making.
He began crafting idols with his own hands starting in 2016, after passing his medical degree and beginning his career as a doctor.
His doctor wife, Indrani Dhar, stands by his side and assists him at every stage from clay modeling to painting and decoration, along with support from other family members.
