Gumla Sculptor Suraj Bhagat Turns Childhood Hobby into Lakh-Earning Business

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News18•20-01-2026, 09:48
Gumla Sculptor Suraj Bhagat Turns Childhood Hobby into Lakh-Earning Business
- •Suraj Bhagat alias Laddoo from Gumla, Jharkhand, transformed his childhood fascination with idol making into a successful business.
- •He learned the art by observing sculptors near Shri Bada Durga Temple while attending Tangra School, Government Middle School Gumla.
- •Suraj has been making idols for about 5 years, capable of replicating any photo with his artistry.
- •He earns lakhs of rupees in just two months by making Maa Saraswati idols for Basant Panchami.
- •Idols are available from 1000 rupees at his home in Ghato Bagicha Kabristan Gali, Ward No. 7, Gumla city, or by order via mobile.
Why It Matters: Suraj Bhagat, a Gumla sculptor, successfully turned his passion for idol making into a lucrative business.
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