Lord Chitragupta Idol From Dry Fruits: A special idol of Lord Chitragupta has become a major attraction in Patna ahead of the Chitragupta Puja celebrations on November 11, 2026. What’s different about this idol is that it’s been made using around 25,000 dry fruits instead of the usual materials used for making idols.
The idol has been installed at Bhootnath in Bahadurpur Housing Colony. It features pistachios, cashews, raisins, walnuts, makhana and cucumber seeds. Devotees and local visitors have been coming to see the unusual artwork.
The Bihar chapter of the Kayastha Chitragupta Sena arranged for the idol as part of its festival preparations. A local sculptor named Jitendra worked on the design and used different dry fruits and their shells to create the figure.
Lord Chitragupta Idol Made Using Pistachio and Cashew Shells
The idol has been made with careful work using different parts of dry fruits. Whole pistachios have been used to make the head of Lord Chitragupta. The body and arms have been covered with pistachio shells. These shells have been placed upside down to give the idol a different look.
The artist has also used cashew shells to make the lower clothes of the deity. Their natural yellow colour gives the outfit its appearance. Other dry fruits and seeds have also been used as part of the artwork.
Chitragupta Puja Celebrations in Patna Since 1985
Pandey Akhilesh Kumar Srivastava, the Bihar state president of the Kayastha Chitragupta Sena, said the puja will take place at Swagat Banquet Hall in Bhootnath. The organisation has been holding grand Chitragupta Puja celebrations every year since 1985.
the dry-fruit idol has been prepared as a special attraction for people visiting the event.
Around 25 decorated gateways have also been put up along the road connecting Bhootnath Main Road to the banquet hall. The celebrations will include cultural programmes and a community feast for visitors. A special 1.5 kg traditional prasad made using a different preparation method will also be served.
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Why Pens and Account Books are Worshipped During Chitragupta Puja?
Chitragupta Puja will be celebrated on November 11, 2026. On this day, devotees worship pens, inkpots, notebooks, paper and account books. Many people also write down their income and expenses before offering their records to Lord Chitragupta.
According to religious beliefs, Lord Chitragupta keeps records of people’s actions and deeds. His worship is linked with knowledge, wisdom and success in business. The festival is especially important for the Kayastha community.
