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The hustle and bustle of carving Saraswati idols

Just like in previous years, Saraswati Puja will be observed at Dhaka University’s Jagannath Hall and the Ramna Kali Temple. The worship of the goddess of learning will take place on Jan 23, 2026, and artisans are currently working round the clock to prepare the idols.

Several Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple are nearly complete and ready to be moved to pandals. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Several Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple are nearly complete and ready to be moved to pandals. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Ahead of Saraswati Puja, 76 pandals will be set up by different departments and institutes on the grounds of Jagannath Hall at Dhaka University. Artisans are shaping idols according to students’ designs and preferences. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Ahead of Saraswati Puja, 76 pandals will be set up by different departments and institutes on the grounds of Jagannath Hall at Dhaka University. Artisans are shaping idols according to students’ designs and preferences. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Clay takes form as potters craft Saraswati idols at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Clay takes form as potters craft Saraswati idols at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Artisans are busy making idols at Jagannath Hall. The Saraswati idols will be sold at varying prices depending on size and design. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Artisans are busy making idols at Jagannath Hall. The Saraswati idols will be sold at varying prices depending on size and design. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Saraswati idols are being created following designs provided by students, with potters working at full pace at Jagannath Hall. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Saraswati idols are being created following designs provided by students, with potters working at full pace at Jagannath Hall. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Artisans craft Saraswati idols of different sizes at Jagannath Hall, which will later be placed across the grounds. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Artisans craft Saraswati idols of different sizes at Jagannath Hall, which will later be placed across the grounds. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A potter fashions clay ornaments for a Saraswati idol at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A potter fashions clay ornaments for a Saraswati idol at Jagannath Hall, Dhaka University. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Saraswati Puja scheduled for Jan 23, 2026, construction of pandals by various departments is under way on the Jagannath Hall grounds. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
With Saraswati Puja scheduled for Jan 23, 2026, construction of pandals by various departments is under way on the Jagannath Hall grounds. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Visitors stop to take photographs with the idols being made outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Visitors stop to take photographs with the idols being made outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An artisan inspects a Saraswati idol outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall before applying paint. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An artisan inspects a Saraswati idol outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall before applying paint. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An artisan inspects a Saraswati idol outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall before applying paint. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
An artisan inspects a Saraswati idol outside the Gobinda Chandra Dev Building at Jagannath Hall before applying paint. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
At the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan, artisans apply paint to Saraswati idols, many of which have been commissioned by educational institutions across the city. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
At the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan, artisans apply paint to Saraswati idols, many of which have been commissioned by educational institutions across the city. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
At the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan, artisans apply paint to Saraswati idols, many of which have been commissioned by educational institutions across the city. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
At the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka’s Suhrawardy Udyan, artisans apply paint to Saraswati idols, many of which have been commissioned by educational institutions across the city. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Work on smaller Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple is also nearing completion, with the idols prepared for installation. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Work on smaller Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple is also nearing completion, with the idols prepared for installation. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Finished Saraswati idols are lined up at the Ramna Kali Temple, awaiting delivery to pandals. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
Finished Saraswati idols are lined up at the Ramna Kali Temple, awaiting delivery to pandals. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman peruses rows of completed Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi
A woman peruses rows of completed Saraswati idols at the Ramna Kali Temple in Dhaka. Photo: Mahmud Zaman Ovi

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Published : 19 Jan 2026, 01:49 AM

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