Micro-Artist Carves Lord Shiva on Needle for Maha Shivaratri

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News18•15-02-2026, 11:24
Micro-Artist Carves Lord Shiva on Needle for Maha Shivaratri
- •Dr. Gurram Dayakar, a micro-artist from Jagitial, created an idol of Lord Shiva on a sewing needle for Maha Shivaratri.
- •The artwork depicts Lord Shiva sitting under a cobra's hood, bestowing blessings, and took 10 hours to complete using nylon and pencil colors.
- •Dayakar, a Guinness World Record holder, learned micro-art from his paternal uncle and continued his passion even while working in Dubai.
- •His previous works include a miniature Ayodhya Ram Mandir, a yoga figure on a safety pin, and a national flag replica.
- •He emphasizes that micro-arts require immense patience and perseverance, and seeks government support for future innovative creations.
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