Howrah Student Crafts Saraswati Idols to Fund Education, Support Family
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News18•22-01-2026, 14:47
Howrah Student Crafts Saraswati Idols to Fund Education, Support Family
- •Snehashish Khanda, a school student from Gangadharpur village, Howrah, makes Saraswati idols to support his family and fund his education.
- •His family, including his father who is a zari worker, struggles financially, prompting Snehashish to start earning from a young age.
- •Snehashish developed his artistic skills through drawing classes and began making idols as a hobby in fifth or sixth grade.
- •After working at a village art studio, he now takes orders to make various idols from his home, especially before Saraswati Puja.
- •Currently an eleventh-grade student, he aims to establish his own art studio while continuing his studies, contributing financially to his family.
Why It Matters: A Howrah student overcomes financial hardship by crafting Saraswati idols to fund his education and support his family.
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