{
  "id": 15349096,
  "title": "Durga Puja 2026: Sudarsan Pattnaik Creates 10-Foot-Tall Maa Durga Art Using Fruits And Vegetables",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/durga-puja-2026-sudarsan-pattnaik-creates-10-foot-tall-maa-durga-art",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-18T04:12:06.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/durga-puja-2026-sudarsan-pattnaik-creates-10-foot-tall-maa-durga-art-using-fruits-and-vegetables"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has crafted a unique 10-foot-tall Maa Durga installation at Puri Beach using 32 varieties of fruits and vegetables for the 2026 Durga Puja. This artistic tribute utilizes 22 vegetables and 10 fruits to create a striking representation of the revered deity, distinguishing itself from conventional idols and sand sculptures. The installation showcases Pattnaik's creativity and offers a distinct visual element to the celebration of Durga Puja, a festival commemorating Goddess Durga's victory over the demon Mahishasura. Pattnaik shared the artwork on X, stating, \"Jai Maa Durga! A 10-foot-tall Sand Art installation of Maa Durga, crafted using 32 varieties of fruits and vegetables—22 vegetables and 10 fruits. A heartfelt offering to the Divine Mother. May Maa Durga bless everyone with strength, happiness, peace, and prosperity.\"",
  "summary": "Renowned sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created a unique 10-foot-tall installation of Maa Durga at Puri Beach using 32 varieties of fruits and vegetables, offering an artistic tribute to the Hindu goddess during Durga Puja 2026. The installation stands out for its creative use of everyday produce to depict the revered deity. The artwork features 22 varieties of vegetables and 10 varieties of…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}