Meet Kartik from Jagannath Puri, a master of the rare Sholapith craft. As a child, he secretly practiced idol-making in the dead of night. Years later, destiny led him to train under the master artisan who would eventually become his father-in-law.
Behind the breathtaking, pristine white idols of Lord Jagannath lies a story shaped by relentless struggle, deep personal loss, and unmatched persistence.
Some artworks take weeks to create. Some artists spend a lifetime becoming who they are.