4 Lakh Plate at Surajkund Mela Stuns Onlookers with Artistry; President Honored Artist

• Ikram Hussain, a 61-year-old artist from Moradabad, showcases his intricate carving skills at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela.
• His brass plate, featuring 56 finely detailed elephants and 24-carat gold carving, took four years to create and is priced at four lakh rupees.
• The plate, weighing one kilogram, is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records for its unique artistry.
• Ikram has received numerous accolades, including State Awards, National Awards, and recognition from the President for his exceptional talent.
• He has trained 14,500 children and provides employment to 350 people, also having worked for the Bihar government to teach carving.