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WATCH | Railway Technician Crafts 10-Foot Durga Idol From Scrap In Raipur

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Raipur: A unique Durga idol, crafted entirely from railway scrap, has been installed on Platform Number 1 of Raipur Railway Station during the Navratri festivities. Depicted in the Kali form, the 10-foot-tall idol, weighing 1,500 kg, has become a major attraction, drawing devotees and art enthusiasts alike.

The idol has been created by Ashok Dewangan, Senior Technician at the Durg Coaching Depot, along with a team of seven members. Built in just four days, the artwork uses body panels and damaged parts of goods trains, repurposed into a striking form of the goddess. Ashok, who has been making artworks from scrap for over 15 years, has previously crafted Ga

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