AI-crafted Durga idols in UP’s Gorakhpur draw global demand

Navratri preparations are in full swing in Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur, with idol-making workshops abuzz as artisans turn to artificial intelligence-inspired designs to give traditional Durga idols a modern twist.

More than 20 artisans are working round-the-clock at the Gorakhnath temple to craft idols using AI.

Vishal Singh of the B Pal Idol Workshop said the centrepiece this year will feature Lord Shiva with flowing matted locks, flanked by the nine forms of Durga, while a towering idol of the goddess is expected to mesmerise devotees once adorned.