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Religion
Scrap to Shiva: Artists Build Grand Shiva Idol from Waste at Sivani Monastery
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:03 PM
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Artist Vikki Kashyap and his team spent three months crafting a large Shiva statue from scrap and other waste materials, drawing devotees and art lovers to the Sivani monastery in Madhya Pradesh.
Sivani, Madhya Pradesh – A group of local artists led by Vikki Kashyap has completed an eye‑catching statue of Lord Shiva using discarded scrap and other waste materials. The project, which took three months of intensive work, transformed junk into a striking representation of the deity, now installed at a monastery in the town.
The artists sourced various types of scrap, cleaning and reshaping them into the form of the Hindu god. Their effort showcases a blend of traditional reverence and contemporary environmental consciousness, turning what would otherwise be landfill into a place of worship.
Since its unveiling, the makeshift yet majestic Shiva idol has attracted a steady stream of pilgrims as well as visitors interested in sustainable art. Local authorities have noted the growing footfall, describing the installation as both a cultural and ecological highlight for the region.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of using reclaimed materials for religious and public art, emphasizing resourcefulness while preserving devotional sentiment. Organisers hope the statue will inspire similar projects across the state, promoting waste reduction and creative reuse.
No official statements from the monastery have been released yet, but the community’s response indicates strong approval of the innovative approach to honoring the divine through recycled art.
The artists sourced various types of scrap, cleaning and reshaping them into the form of the Hindu god. Their effort showcases a blend of traditional reverence and contemporary environmental consciousness, turning what would otherwise be landfill into a place of worship.
Since its unveiling, the makeshift yet majestic Shiva idol has attracted a steady stream of pilgrims as well as visitors interested in sustainable art. Local authorities have noted the growing footfall, describing the installation as both a cultural and ecological highlight for the region.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of using reclaimed materials for religious and public art, emphasizing resourcefulness while preserving devotional sentiment. Organisers hope the statue will inspire similar projects across the state, promoting waste reduction and creative reuse.
No official statements from the monastery have been released yet, but the community’s response indicates strong approval of the innovative approach to honoring the divine through recycled art.