Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Kumartuli Crafts AI-Inspired Robotic Durga Idol
In the traditional artisan hub of Kumartuli, a craftsman named Indrajit Paul is making a special Durga idol using ideas from artificial intelligence.
This idol will have glowing blue eyes and lights, and it's being made for a festival committee.
The craftsmen are careful to fix any mistakes the AI might have made while keeping the original design.
The idol will also have a unique feature: a shape-shifting demon called Mahishasur.
The craftsmen believe that technology can help make art more interesting, but divine power is still the most important thing.
The idol is expected to be ready in about a month.
Artisan Indrajit Paul is creating an AI-inspired robotic Durga idol in Kumartuli.
The idol features glowing blue eyes and rechargeable electric-blue lights.
Craftsmen are correcting AI-generated mistakes while preserving the original design.
The idol includes a shape-shifting Mahishasur with a man's body and a water buffalo's head.
The accompanying pandal will also have a robot-inspired theme based on an AI-generated design.
- Who
- Artisan Indrajit Paul and the craftsmen of Kumartuli
- What
- Creation of an AI-inspired robotic Durga idol
- When
- Estimated completion in one month
- Where
- Kumartuli, Kolkata
- Why
- To blend traditional craftsmanship with modern technology
Traditionalists
Innovators
Use of AI in Art
Traditionalists
AI can make mistakes and should not replace traditional methods.
Innovators
AI can enhance creativity and bring new perspectives to traditional art.
- Location
- Kumartuli, Kolkata
- Artisan
- Indrajit Paul
- Commissioned By
- Puja committee in Kaliaganj, Uttar Dinajpur
- Unique Features
- Glowing blue eyes, shape-shifting Mahishasur, rechargeable electric-blue lights
- Estimated Completion Time
- One month